Senior Payroll Officer
Veritas ·www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
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We're partnering with a well-established national organisation seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their payroll team on an immediate-start, 2-month contract.
Working closely with an experienced Payroll Lead and alongside a small, collaborative national payroll team, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and process efficiency during a busy period.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, identifying improvements, and providing support on more complex payroll matters while working within a genuinely supportive team environment.
What you'll be doing:
You'll be a confident payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously while remaining a strong team player. You're naturally curious, have a keen eye for detail, and aren't afraid to investigate issues to ensure the right outcome is achieved.
To be successful, you'll ideally bring:
We're partnering with a well-established national organisation seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their payroll team on an immediate-start, 2-month contract.
Working closely with an experienced Payroll Lead and alongside a small, collaborative national payroll team, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and process efficiency during a busy period.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, identifying improvements, and providing support on more complex payroll matters while working within a genuinely supportive team environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Running and analysing payroll variance reports
- Completing payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Assisting with complex payroll queries and escalations
- Reviewing payroll data for accuracy and compliance
- Providing recommendations around payroll best practice and process improvements
- Supporting payroll processing within an outsourced ADP environment
- Maintaining employee payroll records and data integrity
- Assisting with payroll adjustments, terminations and leave calculations
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related matters
- Assisting the Payroll Lead with BAU payroll activities as required
You'll be a confident payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously while remaining a strong team player. You're naturally curious, have a keen eye for detail, and aren't afraid to investigate issues to ensure the right outcome is achieved.
To be successful, you'll ideally bring:
- Previous experience in a Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll Specialist capacity
- Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge
- Experience working with outsourced payroll models
- Exposure to ADP payroll systems would be ideal
- Advanced reconciliation and analytical skills
- Sound understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
- Immediate start opportunity
- 2-month contract with potential for extension
- Braeside location with onsite parking
- Supportive Payroll Lead and close-knit team environment
- Opportunity to add value and contribute to process improvement initiatives
- Work for a recognised national organisation
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Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Officer role?
Veritas is hiring for the Senior Payroll Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Payroll Officer job located?
The Senior Payroll Officer role with Veritas is based in Keysborough, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Payroll Officer role pay?
Veritas lists the Senior Payroll Officer role at AUD 60–65 per hour.
Is the Senior Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Veritas.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Officer role?
The Senior Payroll Officer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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