Senior Payroll Officer
Elements Recruitment ·www.elementsrecruitment.com.au
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Senior Payroll Officer | Silverwater | $$ Negotiable
The Company:
Join a large-scale national organisation operating within a complex, high-volume, compliance-driven workforce environment supporting nationwide service delivery sectors. With a large operational workforce and weekly payroll cycles across multiple EBAs, this is a fast-paced environment requiring strong technical payroll capability and attention to detail.
The Position:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,700 employees. This is a full-function payroll role requiring strong manual interpretation of EBAs and EAs and the ability to perform payroll calculations without system reliance. Payroll is processed weekly on a Wednesday, therefore availability to work Monday–Wednesday is essential.
The Candidate:
The Benefits:
At Elements Recruitment we exist to help people find the right place and help businesses grow with the right people. That’s why we welcome candidates from all walks of life and offer adjustments if needed. If there’s anything we can do to make the recruitment process more comfortable or accessible for you let us know.
The Company:
Join a large-scale national organisation operating within a complex, high-volume, compliance-driven workforce environment supporting nationwide service delivery sectors. With a large operational workforce and weekly payroll cycles across multiple EBAs, this is a fast-paced environment requiring strong technical payroll capability and attention to detail.
The Position:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,700 employees. This is a full-function payroll role requiring strong manual interpretation of EBAs and EAs and the ability to perform payroll calculations without system reliance. Payroll is processed weekly on a Wednesday, therefore availability to work Monday–Wednesday is essential.
- End-to-end processing of weekly payroll (1,700 employees)
- Manual interpretation of EBAs and EAs
- Calculation of allowances, penalties, and overtime without system reliance
- Ensuring accurate and timely weekly payroll completion
- Resolving payroll discrepancies and employee queries
- Maintaining compliance with industrial instruments and legislation
- Supporting reporting, reconciliation, and data integrity
The Candidate:
- Strong end-to-end payroll experience in complex environments
- Confident interpreting EBAs and EAs manually
- Ability to perform payroll calculations independently of system automation
- High attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Available Monday–Wednesday weekly (essential)
- High-volume workforce payroll experience highly regarded.
The Benefits:
- Part-time or full time
- 6-month contract with potential extension
- Exposure to complex EBAs and high-volume payroll
- Stable weekly payroll cycle
- Supportive payroll team environment
- Strong technical payroll development opportunity
- Parking on-site
At Elements Recruitment we exist to help people find the right place and help businesses grow with the right people. That’s why we welcome candidates from all walks of life and offer adjustments if needed. If there’s anything we can do to make the recruitment process more comfortable or accessible for you let us know.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Officer role?
Elements Recruitment 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 Elements Recruitment is based in Silverwater, NSW, AU.
What does the Senior Payroll Officer role pay?
Elements Recruitment lists the Senior Payroll Officer role at AUD 50–60 per hour.
Is the Senior Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Elements Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Officer role?
The Senior Payroll Officer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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