Senior Payroll Officer

22 hours ago

Collingwood Victoria Australia Hardie Grant Full time $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Hardie Grant is an Australian-owned independent publishing and media business working with authors and clients to create high-quality books, magazines, websites and content across multiple platforms.

We are seeking a part-time Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. This is a highly valued, permanent position, ideally working 6 hours per day x 4 days per week (24 hours max). Reporting to the Finance Director, this position is responsible for preparing and processing of monthly payroll for all Hardie Grant companies within Australia and the United States.

Key Responsibilities of the position include:


• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly payroll processing for Australia and fortnightly payroll processing for our US office (circa 200 employees)


• Processing of Single Touch Payroll (STP) for all Australian entities, including the preparation of submission of the STP finalisation event for all Australian entities


• Reviewing and posting all payroll journals from the payroll software into the general ledger


• Responding to payroll related queries in a timely manner


• Maintaining accurate master payroll data in the HR System


• Ensuring employee and contractor superannuation payments are made monthly by set deadlines


• Liaison with P&C division to prepare payroll-related reports and analysis


• Oversee staff expense reimbursements (ProSpend)


• Preparation of employee termination calculations, in compliance with relevant legislation


• Monthly payroll tax payments and annual payroll tax reconciliations for all employing entities, by statutory deadlines.

Our ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills and is able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Other things we're looking for:


• Experience in a senior self-service payroll position


• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice


• Meticulous attention to detail and high data accuracy


• Advanced Excel skills and an analytical mindset


• Experience with payroll & time & attendance systems (employment hero/employment innovations highly desirable)


• Excellent time management, you thrive under deadlines.


• A positive, professional attitude, with a strong commitment to discretion and confidentiality.


• A passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Employment perks and benefits:

Hardie Grant offers flexible work hours, bonus leave, and opportunities to keep learning and growing. Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment and passion to diversity, inclusion and giving back to our people and the community, including things like:


• Bonus leave days


• Additional menstrual and menopausal leave


• A Reconciliation Australia endorsed RAP


• A paid volunteer day each year to give back


• Paid blood donation leave


• Extensive L&D programs


• Free counselling, for professional or personal matters.

This is a permanent part- time position: 4 days/ maximum 24 hours per week (6 hour work days) with 3 days in the office and 1 WFH. Based in our new, state-of-the-art office in Collingwood, the salary for this position is in the range of $80,000 – $90,000 + superannuation pro rata.

For more information about Hardie Grant's businesses, please visit

Hardie Grant is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We look forward to meeting you

  • Senior Payroll Officer

    7 days ago

    East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bluefin Resources Pty Limited Full time $93,600 - $125,200 per year

    Payroll Opportunities – Not-for-Profit – Hawthorn – Hybrid Work Join a respected not-for-profit organisation supporting over 2,000 employees across Victoria. We are seeking experienced payroll professionals with TechnologyOne expertise to join our Hawthorn-based team. Both roles offer hybrid working, an immediate start and the chance to contribute to a...

  • Senior Payroll Officer

    3 days ago

    Australia FINDEX Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    We are looking for a motivated and well-organised Payroll Consultant to join our friendly Business Advisory team, who can be based anywhere in AUSWe are looking for a motivated and well-organised Payroll Consultant to join our friendly Business Advisory team, who can be based anywhere in AUSYou will work closely with a team of professionals who have gained...

  • Senior Payroll

    1 day ago

    Bibra Lake, Western Australia Western Work Force Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

    3 month contractSOR Based – Immediate startCompetitive salary packageThe Role: Senior Payroll & Accounts OfficerOur client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll & Accounts Officer to join the business on a fixed term permanent basis for 3 months. The role will be based in Bibra Lake, and will commence immediately.You'll be responsible for...

  • Payroll Officer

    1 week ago

    Eastern Suburbs, Victoria, Australia Flex People Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Full-Time Permanent opportunity for a detailed Payroll OfficerHighly experienced and supportive Senior Payroll ManagerHealthcare / Aged Care - secure and stable work environmentAttractive Remuneration Package + Annual BonusAbout the ClientOur Client is a leading aged care group with over 1,200 employees nationally. With a people first culture, our client...

  • Finance & Payroll Officer

    1 day ago

    Melbourne, Victoria , Australia Aurora Early Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Aurora Early Education is a leading provider of early childhood education in Melbourne, committed to delivering excellence through quality, innovation, and care. Guided by a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, Aurora fosters a culture of respect, inquiry, and collaboration, empowering children, families, and educators to reach their full potential.We are...

  • Payroll Officer

    7 days ago

    East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese...

  • Payroll Officer

    1 week ago

    Australia Peter Warren Automotive Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Flexible work arrangements can be consideredEnjoy staff exclusive discounts on vehicles, parts and servicingSupportive environment to ensure your successPeter Warren Automotive Holdings is one of Australia's largest multi-franchise automotive dealer groups. We have expanded across Southwest Sydney, Sydney's North Shore, Regional NSW, Northern NSW, and...

  • Payroll Manager

    1 week ago

    Collingwood, Australia Bellroy Full time

    **IN A NUTSHELL** Bellroy is looking for a **Payroll Manager** who thrives on getting things right — quietly, consistently and with mínimal fuss. You'll take full ownership of our payroll function (including a mix of corporate and retail employees), and act as the connective tissue between **People, Legal and Finance**. This role offers **autonomy**, a...

  • Payroll Officer

    7 days ago

    Fairfield, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Rare opportunity to work in Melbourne's inner North East | Onsite parkingJob security in a permanent role | Circa $100,000 - $110,000 packageHave autonomy in your role taking ownership of the payroll function | Start ASAPPosition Description:With team fit and culture a priority, the business is seeking a motivated Payroll Officer to join their team....

  • Payroll Officer

    7 days ago

    Fairfield, Victoria, Australia Michael Page Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll in a standalone capacity. This role is based onsite five days per week in Fairfield. The successful candidate must have experience working with Construction EBA's and will ideally bring exposure to SynPro and Business Central payroll/finance systems.Client DetailsThis organisation is...