Senior Payroll Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lindsay Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Work with supportive and progressive management
  • Plenty of career growth opportunities with a national company
  • Unique mix of weekly payrolling combined with new system roll out

The Company:

The Lindsay Australia Group is a key player in rural, transport, and logistics, connecting growers, regional communities, and businesses with major cities and fresh food markets across our 60+ depots and branches nationwide. With over 2400 employees, including 35% in regional areas, we move more than 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Acacia Ridge Head Office. Reporting to the Group Manager Payroll, who'll be a key player in a newly formed team, delivering weekly payroll processing for employees and providing senior level payrolling support to Group Payroll Manager.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • End-to-End Payroll: As delegated between the team, be accountable to deliver accurate and timely payroll, ensuring compliance with Fair Work, ATO, and superannuation regulations.
  • System Management: Oversee Time & Attendance systems (e.g., UKG Kronos).
  • Month-End & Year-End: Manage payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Leadership: Everyone acts like a leader Guide and coach payroll officers and operational leaders, building capability and compliance.
  • Collaboration: Partner with HR, Finance, and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations and reporting.
  • Payroll System Implementations: Supporting the Group Manager and team on new system rollouts, upgrades, or transitions.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a Senior Payroll Officer role, managing high-volume pay runs.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to support and develop others.
  • Problem-Solving: Confidence in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies quickly.
  • Communication & Customer Service: engages responsively, professionally & keeps others informed.
  • Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical to prevent payroll errors and compliance issues.
  • Time Management & Adaptability: Works well under pressure, especially in fast-paced and changing environments.
  • Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive payroll data with professionalism and discretion.

What We Offer:

  • Career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
  • A family-oriented company culture that values safety, support, and inclusivity.
  • Recognition and rewards for key service milestones.
  • Employee referral and retention bonus programs.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
  • Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western, Bridgestone Tyres, and more.

Join a team where your ideas are valued, and you'll have the opportunity to. This is a full-time opportunity or consult on a fixed term basis while making a real difference. Apply now and Grow with Lindsay's

For more information, please contact Jannah Gaviglio, Recruitment Manager on

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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