Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Appreciating Payroll Full time

This range is provided by Appreciating Payroll. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$110,000.00/yr - A$115,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Appreciating Payroll

Recruitment Consultant specialising in Payroll Officer & Senior Payroll Officer recruitment

An established and values-led organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team.

  • $110k-$115k+Super
  • 1 day WFH
  • Team lunches, birthday celebrations

The Company:

This organisation is a well-regarded provider, known for its people-first culture and strong commitment to quality and integrity. With a focus on continuous improvement, they foster an environment that supports innovation, respect, and meaningful connections between teams and the wider community.

Exciting Career Opportunity: Payroll Specialist

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-function payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

  • End-to-end payroll processing
  • Managing contract updates, new starters, and terminations
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant tax, superannuation, and award obligations
  • Providing advice to employees on pay, policy updates, and entitlements
  • Performing quality control checks and supporting internal audits
  • Attending legislative training and maintaining payroll compliance knowledge
  • Supporting documentation, filing, and reporting functions

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical payroll expertise and a collaborative, proactive approach. You will have:

  • At least 4-5 years' experience in payroll, ideally in a mid-sized or complex organisation
  • Strong knowledge of Modern Awards, tax and super obligations, and payroll legislation
  • Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting systems
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work independently and contribute as part of a wider team

The Perks:

  • Up to $115k+Super (Depending on experience)
  • 1 day WFH
  • Team lunches, birthday celebrations, and awareness days have all helped to build a positive, welcoming working culture.
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelAssociate
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionAdministrative and Human Resources
  • IndustriesAccounting

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