Senior Payroll Officer

Method Recruitment Bullhorn ·www.methodrecruitment.com.au

Location Bayswater, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
2 Open
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a high-performing payroll team and act as the 2IC to the Group Payroll Manager.

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A key focus of this position will be providing leadership, guidance and hands-on support to the payroll team throughout an exciting payroll transformation project, including the ongoing transition from Preceda to Dayforce. As such, strong Dayforce experience is essential.

 

Working within a complex payroll environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 11,000 employees across 65+ entities, managing multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements (EBAs).

 

The Role

 

Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Act as the trusted 2IC to the Group Payroll Manager, stepping in as required and supporting day-to-day payroll operations.

  • Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to payroll team members.

  • Support the successful transition from Preceda to Dayforce, assisting with system adoption, process improvements and payroll best practices.

  • Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across a large, multi-entity environment.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Awards, EBAs, superannuation, payroll tax and other statutory obligations.

  • Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries and escalations.

  • Support payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiency and controls.

 

 

The Person

 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in a senior payroll processing or similar payroll leadership position.

  • Strong hands-on Dayforce experience (essential).

  • Experience processing payroll within a large, complex organisation.

  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

  • Experience managing payroll across multiple entities, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

  • A collaborative approach and a willingness to support and develop team members.

 

If you are a payroll professional with strong Dayforce expertise, a passion for leading others, and experience navigating complex payroll environments, we would love to hear from you.

 

Note this is a hybrid working opportunity with 1 day a week in the office expected (Eastern suburbs).

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Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Officer role?
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Where is the Senior Payroll Officer job located?
The Senior Payroll Officer role with Method Recruitment Bullhorn is based in Bayswater, VIC, AU.
Is the Senior Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Method Recruitment Bullhorn.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Officer role?
The Senior Payroll Officer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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