Payroll Officer
Harrison McMillan ·www.harrisonmcmillan.com.au
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Take ownership of a national payroll function in a standalone role where your expertise will directly influence payroll operations across the business. Offering flexibility, autonomy, and strong internal support, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading payroll from start to finish.
About the Company
A well-established organisation with a geographically diverse workforce across Australia. With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on operational excellence, the business values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be the go-to payroll specialist responsible for managing the complete payroll function for approximately 250 employees across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role that requires ownership of all payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Working closely with both Finance and HR, you will play a key role in supporting the business through your payroll expertise and ability to manage complex payroll requirements across a varied workforce.
About the Person
You are a confident and self-sufficient payroll professional who has successfully managed payroll operations independently. You enjoy taking responsibility, solving problems, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Comfortable working to strict deadlines, you bring a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality payroll service.
Key Responsibilities
About the Company
A well-established organisation with a geographically diverse workforce across Australia. With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on operational excellence, the business values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be the go-to payroll specialist responsible for managing the complete payroll function for approximately 250 employees across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role that requires ownership of all payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Working closely with both Finance and HR, you will play a key role in supporting the business through your payroll expertise and ability to manage complex payroll requirements across a varied workforce.
About the Person
You are a confident and self-sufficient payroll professional who has successfully managed payroll operations independently. You enjoy taking responsibility, solving problems, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Comfortable working to strict deadlines, you bring a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality payroll service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end payroll function across multiple entities
- Process fortnightly payroll for approximately 250 employees nationally
- Manage payroll for a mix of permanent, casual and timesheet-based employees
- Ensure payroll compliance with relevant legislation, taxation requirements and company policies
- Partner closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee and payroll records
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries
- Prepare payroll reconciliations and reporting as required
- Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiencies
- Proven experience independently managing an end-to-end payroll function
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of payroll outcomes
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and best practice
- Experience processing payroll across multiple employee types and entities
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and strict payroll deadlines
- Strong systems aptitude with the ability to learn and adapt to different payroll platforms
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Aurion Payroll will be highly regarded
- Current National Police Clearance, or the ability to obtain one
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Who is hiring for the Payroll Officer role?
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Where is the Payroll Officer job located?
The Payroll Officer role with Harrison McMillan is based in Adelaide, SA, AU.
Is the Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Harrison McMillan.
What experience level is the Payroll Officer role?
The Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll Officer role at Harrison McMillan?
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