Senior Payroll Officer
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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An excellent opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer Opportunity join a well-established organisation operating within the construction sector. This role will see you take ownership of payroll processing across a large workforce while working closely with finance and HR stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll outcomes.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will join a supportive finance team and play a key role in maintaining efficient payroll operations while supporting future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will join a supportive finance team and play a key role in maintaining efficient payroll operations while supporting future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll processing for approximately 100 weekly-paid construction employees and 600 fortnightly salaried employees
- Manage payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders
- Process superannuation, allowances, leave entitlements, terminations, and payroll adjustments
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance across all pay cycles
- Maintain payroll records and reporting requirements
- Assist with payroll forecasting and workforce growth planning
- Work collaboratively with finance and HR teams to ensure smooth payroll operations
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
- Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll across both weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles
- Previous experience within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of Modern Awards, site-based employment conditions, and payroll compliance requirements
- Sound knowledge of superannuation, leave legislation, and payroll-related obligations
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Officer role?
D&B 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 D&B is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Payroll Officer role pay?
D&B lists the Senior Payroll Officer role at AUD 110,000–130,000 per year.
Is the Senior Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Officer role?
The Senior Payroll Officer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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