Senior Payroll Advisor

About Us

Teys Australia is an innovative Australian food business with home grown pride and global reach. Drawing on more than 70 years' experience in the beef industry, our team of over 4,500 focus their energy and expertise on delivering value to our communities, customers, and consumers.

As one of the leading beef processors and exporters in Australia, we are a proud partner to over 7,000 Aussie beef producers and some of the largest names in fresh food retailing in the country. In a joint venture with Cargill, Teys Australia has retained its strong founding family connections and it is this rich heritage that drives our future.

Our Values: Humility, Integrity, Loyalty, Resilience, Trust & Cooperation

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Advisor to join our Finance team based at the Group Support Services (GSS) office, located in Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane.

As the Senior Payroll Advisor, you'll drive accurate, compliant, and timely payroll outcomes for corporate teams and operational sites, act as 2IC to the Group Payroll Manager, and be a go to partner for HR, Finance, and site teams.

The successful candidates will oversee and support three Payroll Officers, monitoring site-based payroll operations and functioning as the primary escalation point.

With a high level of attention to detail you will:

• Validate time & attendance, interpret complex awards/EBAs and complete complex calculations.
• Administer Single Touch Payroll, superannuation, salary sacrifice, PAYG, child support.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger; prepare superannuation and payroll tax obligations.
• Manage leave accruals (annual, personal, LSL) and workers' compensation payments.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc payroll reports; support audits and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate employee master data and strict confidentiality/privacy standards.
• Resolve escalated pay queries and coach payroll officers on best practices.
• Contribute to system upgrades/UAT, documentation, and continuous process improvement.

Teys is currently transitioning to UKG, and you'll play a key role in this exciting project contributing to configuration, testing, data migration, and smooth change adoption.

If you're detail-focused, and passionate about delivering compliant end-to-end payroll, and thrive in a collaborative team, this is the role for you

About YouIt is essential that you have the following:

• 4 - 6+ years' payroll experience with increasing scope/complexity (ideally in a manufacturing environment).
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (Fair Work, Super Guarantee, STP Phase 2, payroll tax).
• Proven award/EBA interpretation and complex calculation skills.
• Advanced Excel and experience with a major payroll/HRIS (e.g., iChris/CHRIS21, UKG/Kronos).
• Meticulous attention to detail, data integrity focus, and deadline discipline.
• Clear communicator with a service mindset and confidence handling sensitive matters.

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary + annual bonus opportunity
• Access to meat purchasing credit program
• Salary packaging - electronic devices, novated car leasing, superannuation
• Injury/Illness salary continuance scheme
• Professional development
• Access to a range of corporate discounts including Bupa healthcare membership
• Free onsite undercover parking

To Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a growing business offering excellent career development and opportunities, we encourage you to APPLY today.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please phone Luisa Hamze on

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