Group Payroll Officer

At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite, and rewarding you for doing a great job.
   
About our Client: 
   
Our Client, an innovative leader in property development and construction based in Darwin, Northern Territory is seeking a Group Payroll Officer to join the team.
  
About the Role & Responsibilities:
  
This Darwin-based role will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities within the Group, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of payroll services while providing valuable workforce reporting and insights.
  

• Process payroll accurately and on time across all Group entities
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, terminations, timesheets, pay adjustments, and off-cycle payments
• Calculate final pays and complete payroll requirements for employee departures
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax, banking, and payroll information
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger entries
• Process payroll payments, including banking files and related transactions
• Prepare and lodge payroll compliance requirements, including PAYG, superannuation, IAS, and workers compensation reporting
• Support end-of-financial-year payroll activities, including reconciliations, STP finalisation, and audit requirements
• Prepare payroll and workforce reports for Finance, HR, and management
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data accuracy
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and reporting
• Maintain payroll procedures and documentation to support compliance
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers
• Work closely with Finance and People & Culture to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting

  
To be successful for this role, you will need the following:
  

• Experience processing payroll across multiple departments or business entities.
• Experience managing payroll for approximately 300 employees, with exposure to weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay cycles highly regarded.
• Exposure to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions is desirable.
• Previous payroll experience within the construction and/or hospitality industries is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset and a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Minimum of 1–2 years' payroll experience in a similar role.

  
Benefits:
  

• Darwin based
• Attractive Salary Package for the right candidate
• Permanent Full Time position
• Join an innovative team of professionals in property development and construction.

   
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
   
 If this sounds like you apply now!!