Senior Payroll Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Linfox Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior Payroll Officer – Monthly Salaried Payroll

At Linfox, we believe that together, anything is possible. Leveraging sophisticated technology, we deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia's leading companies. Work with major clients across retail, healthcare, government, and defence, shaping the future of logistics through industry-leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Join us to build a career you can be proud of.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role based in Essendon Fields. As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the administration, processing, reporting, and maintenance of monthly salaried payroll for all Linfox Group wholly owned Australian entities. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery, supporting both operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process allocated monthly salaried payroll, including leave reconciliations, salary adjustments, and terminations.
  • Set up new starters and manage offboarding in accordance with Linfox policies.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and support the integrity of payroll ledgers.
  • Respond to payroll queries from across the business, providing expert guidance to managers and employees.
  • Prepare and distribute detailed payroll costing reports to business units.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior payroll team members, fostering best practice and continuous learning.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and process optimisation within payroll operations.

What We're Looking For

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is looking to take the next step in their payroll career. You bring:

  • Extensive payroll experience, ideally 3+ years in large corporate or operational environments.
  • Expertise in monthly salaried payroll processing and related reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, and best practices.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as SAP, Kronos, or similar.
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume payroll and support business-wide payroll operations.

Why Linfox

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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Further Information

Successful applicants will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria, which may include criminal history checks, medical assessments, and drug and alcohol testing.

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