[Apply Now] Payroll Officer | $100,800 package

4 days ago


City of Melbourne, Australia ThompsonCook Full time

- Employer of choice experiencing exciting change and growth
- Permanent full-time role with hybrid working and sufficient handover period provided
- End-to-end weekly and fortnightly pay | ADP & UKG Pro

The Opportunity

Join an ASX-listed employer of choice following an exciting period of transformation and growth. A permanent full-time opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join the team based in Melbourne’s north-east.

You’ll be part of a close-knit payroll team, delivering accurate and timely payroll services across weekly and fortnightly cycles for a diverse workforce, including salaried staff, using ADP.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Payroll Manager your key responsibilities will include the following:

- Preparing and processing weekly and fortnightly payrolls for 300+ employees

- Entering new starters and leavers

- Maintaining leave records and adjustments

- Responding to payroll‑related queries

- Uploading the bank fileProviding excellent customer service to site-based employees and internal stakeholders

- Supporting superannuation management and compliance

- Supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- 4+ years of end‑to‑end payroll processing experience, ideally in a high‑volume environment

- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance

- The desire to work in a fast‑paced environment

- High attention to detail and excellent communication skills

- Experience working with large payroll software would be highly regarded – ADP, UKG Pro, Kronos, SAP, PayGlobal, etc.

- Available for a full-time permanent role with structured training on-site and a planned relocation to the northern suburbs, offering 1‑day WFH

- Full Australian working rights

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Rebecca Bleackley for a confidential discussion on 0492 151 826.

Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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