Senior Payroll Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Randstad - Accounting & Finance Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client, a major regulatory body, is seeking an experienced and personable Senior Payroll Officer to join their team. This is a fantastic temporary-to-permanent opportunity to manage the full end-to-end payroll function and contribute to a supportive corporate environment.

About the role

  • Managing the complete end-to-end fortnightly payroll cycle for approximately 700 employees.
  • Accurately interpreting and applying multiple Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and industrial instruments.
  • Performing all payroll processing duties, including higher-level responsibilities like reconciliations, reporting, and manual data entry where necessary.
  • Utilizing iChris payroll system experience to ensure efficient and compliant processing.
  • Providing guidance and support to the Payroll Officer and serving as a key point of contact for complex payroll queries.
  • Ensuring strict compliance with all statutory obligations and internal policies.

About you

  • Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Officer, managing full end-to-end payroll for a high headcount.
  • Essential experience with the iChris payroll system.
  • Essential experience and confidence in interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements.
  • A personable, team-player attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to demonstrate initiative and agency, taking ownership of tasks and processes.
  • Ability to successfully clear a Police Check.

The benefits

  • Temporary-to-Permanent opportunity with a Grade 4 classification.
  • Flexible work arrangement with 2 days working from home (3 days in the CBD office).
  • The chance to report directly to a senior leader (Acting CPO) in a central CBD location.
  • Work within a supportive team environment and gain experience in the public regulatory sector.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply. For any queries regarding this role or other opportunities within the payroll function, you can reach out to , or call for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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