Senior Payroll Officer

We are partnering with a respected organisation that continues to strengthen its payroll function through investment in systems, processes, and people. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Payroll Officer who enjoys working within a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of a dedicated payroll portfolio.

If you are technically strong, stakeholder-focused, and passionate about delivering accurate payroll outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and values-driven business.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of payroll across a multi-state workforce. This position offers a balance of autonomy and team collaboration, allowing you to take ownership of your payroll responsibilities while contributing to ongoing process improvements and best-practice payroll operations.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure employees are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing
• Administer payroll across multiple states, including payroll tax obligations 
• Process employee terminations, redundancies, and final payments
• Interpret and manage WorkCover claims and related payroll requirements
• Maintain payroll records, templates, reports, and reconciliations
• Utilise Excel for data analysis, reporting, and payroll validation
• Review and verify timesheet data in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Support team coverage and knowledge sharing to ensure business continuity
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve payroll efficiency
• Respond to payroll queries and provide exceptional stakeholder support

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a payroll professional who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume end-to-end payroll position
• Strong knowledge of WorkCover administration and payroll compliance requirements
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience managing payroll tax across multiple states
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
• A proactive, positive, and team-oriented mindset

What's on Offer?

• Join a stable and well-regarded organisation with a strong people-first culture
• 1 day working from home once established
• Work within a collaborative and supportive payroll team
• Genuine ownership of a dedicated payroll portfolio
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Flexible and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary package, with flexibility available for exceptional candidates

If you're seeking a Senior Payroll opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out to Elle Borissow for a confidential discussion, elle.borissow@perigongroup.com.au