Payroll Officer
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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Payroll Officer | Civil Contractor | North Brisbane
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + Super (depending on experience)
Our client is a well-established civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure and civil projects across Queensland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Payroll Officer to their finance team based in North Brisbane.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative business where you'll take ownership of the payroll function while working closely with HR, Finance, and operational teams.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
To be successful, you will have:
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + Super (depending on experience)
Our client is a well-established civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure and civil projects across Queensland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Payroll Officer to their finance team based in North Brisbane.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative business where you'll take ownership of the payroll function while working closely with HR, Finance, and operational teams.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- End-to-end payroll processing on a weekly and fortnightly basis
- Interpreting relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Fair Work legislation
- Processing timesheets, overtime, allowances, penalties and leave entitlements
- Managing new starters, terminations and payroll adjustments
- Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring data accuracy
- Processing superannuation, payroll tax and STP reporting
- Responding to payroll queries from employees and management
- Assisting with month-end payroll reconciliations and reporting
- Supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes and systems
To be successful, you will have:
- Previous end-to-end payroll experience within construction, civil, engineering or a similar project-based environment
- Strong understanding of Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation
- High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Experience using payroll systems such as Employment Hero, MicrOpay, Chris21, MYOB, SAP, Pronto or similar
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business
- Join a reputable and growing civil contractor with a strong pipeline of work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Stable, permanent position with long-term career opportunities
- Competitive salary package
- Convenient North Brisbane office location with on-site parking
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Who is hiring for the Payroll Officer role?
Design and Build is hiring for the Payroll Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Payroll Officer job located?
The Payroll Officer role with Design and Build is based in QLD - Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Payroll Officer role pay?
Design and Build lists the Payroll Officer role at AUD 85,000–95,000 per year.
Is the Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Payroll Officer role?
The Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll Officer role at Design and Build?
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