Payroll Officer

Norwest Recruitment ·norwestrecruitment.com.au

Location Wetherill Park, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 85,000 - 100,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
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Are you a payroll officer looking for your next role? Let's talk about this role:

Location: Wetherill Park
Salary: Up to $100k + Super
Hours: 5 days per week - 1 from home | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role

A well-established and growing construction business is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its finance team. The role will initially focus on payroll processing during a system implementation and automation phase. Over time, the payroll process will become more streamlined, making this a great opportunity to be part of an important transformation.

With a workforce of 100+ employees across NSW and QLD, under complex EBA agreements, attention to detail and a strong understanding of award interpretation are essential. Experience with construction awards or similarly complex EBAs will be highly valuable.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process weekly payroll, including manual calculations for redundancies, entitlements, and resignations.
  • Ensure compliance with EBA conditions, overtime, RDOs, penalties, and allowances.
  • Export payroll data from Deputy to MYOB and complete pay runs.
  • Work within a changing payroll environment, as systems and processes are improved and automated.
  • Maintain payroll records and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in superannuation and payments.
  • Communicate with site managers and employees to resolve payroll queries.
  • Assist with end-of-financial-year payroll updates, including tax table and EBA increases.
What We’re Looking For:
  • End-to-end payroll experience (100-150 employees preferred).
  • Construction, union, or complex EBA payroll exposure (highly regarded).
  • Strong Excel & Google Sheets skills (pivot tables a plus).
  • High level of adaptability, patience, and resilience to navigate the system implementation phase.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and handle competing priorities.
  • A resilient communicator who can provide professional payroll support to employees.
What We're Offering:
  • Be part of an exciting payroll transformation—help shape new processes.
  • Supportive, vibrant finance team in a collaborative open-plan office.
  • Work-life balance with flexible start and finish times.
  • Direct impact—not just a cog in the machine, but an opportunity to own your function.
  • Social culture with monthly team events, office lunches, and end-of-year celebrations.
  • Long-term stability in a growing business with opportunities for professional development.

Next Steps:

The hiring manager is looking to commence the interview process next week. So please click APPLY NOW. 
Otherwise, I would love to know what an ideal role looks like for you.

Speak soon,
Mae
0488810266
mae@norwestrecruitment.com.au

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Payroll Officer role?
Norwest Recruitment 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 Norwest Recruitment is based in Wetherill Park, NSW, AU.
What does the Payroll Officer role pay?
Norwest Recruitment lists the Payroll Officer role at AUD 85,000–100,000 per year.
Is the Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Norwest Recruitment.
What experience level is the Payroll Officer role?
The Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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