stand-alone payroll officer

9 hours ago

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

Stand-alone Payroll Officer – $95k/$100k + super. Flexible: work from home 1–2 days per week with Sydney/ Newcastle or Brisbane location options. This is a role for an experienced payroll professional taking sole ownership of end-to-end payroll processes for approximately 300 employees.

Responsibilities
  • Take sole ownership of end-to-end payroll processes for ~300 employees.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance and other teams as needed for smooth payroll operations.
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 and recognition through monthly/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 payroll system skills (Employment Hero/KeyPay).
Qualifications / About You
  • 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end payroll and confident in 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.
  • Experience auditing and managing payroll and timekeeping systems with high accuracy.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Clear, professional communication and the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance and other teams.
  • Proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement.

Note: A full job description is available upon submitting your resume application.

How to apply / Contact

For more opportunities at Absolute Payroll or to refer a friend/colleague, contact Peter Allan at or


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