stand-alone payroll officer

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Absolute Payroll Full time
Overview

STAND-ALONE PAYROLL OFFICER - $95/100K S - WFH 2 DAYS SYD/NEWCASTLE OR BRISSIE

Join to apply for the STAND-ALONE PAYROLL OFFICER role at Absolute Payroll. This award winning and market leading engineering consultancy has a rare opening for an experienced payroll specialist, with a minimum of five years payroll expertise, taking sole ownership of end to end payroll processes for circa 300 employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your ideas for improvement will be welcomed. They have offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane so all applicants from these locations are welcome.

Benefits
  • Flexibility & Balance: Work from home 1–2 days a week, flexible hours within a 38-hour work week, and four additional paid Wellbeing Days each year
  • Supportive Culture: Payroll backup during leave, recognition through monthly and annual Awards
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle: Employee Assistance Program, discounts, paid carer leave, flexible work options, novated leasing, and the ability to purchase extra leave
  • Growth & Development: Ongoing professional development, tailored training, and internal opportunities to advance
  • Rewards & Recognition: Employee referral program and development of system skills with Employment Hero/KeyPay
Responsibilities

Take sole ownership of end to end payroll processes for circa 300 employees and manage the payroll department. Auditing and ensuring accuracy of payroll and timekeeping systems, and supporting HR, Finance, and other teams as needed.

About You / Job Requirements
  • 5+ years' experience managing end-to-end payroll and running the payroll department for 300+ employees
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
  • Solid understanding of multi-state payroll requirements, awards, legislation, and taxation
  • Confidence in auditing and managing payroll and timekeeping systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and other teams
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement

For a full JD available upon submitted resume application

Contact

To hear about all the other opportunities Absolute Payroll currently has, or to refer a friend/colleague, or to discuss your career, contact Peter Allan on or

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources
Industries
  • Marketing Services

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Location occurrences

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Woodpark, Fairfield, Mascot, Parramatta, Minchinbury, Cronulla, Chipping Norton, Epping, Chatswood, and other NSW locations are listed for related roles.


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