Payroll Officer

About the Role

This position offers a rare opportunity to handle payroll operations across Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous enhancement within a truly international organization.

Nous Group is a global management consultancy collaborating with leadership in Australia, the UK, and North America to address complex issues and guide transformational initiatives. Our approach unites diverse teams to produce practical solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact for businesses, governments, and communities. Our mission is to foster positive influence by improving lives, strengthening organizations, supporting communities, and realizing a broad concept of success.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive payroll processes across multiple countries and entities, including onboarding, terminations, HR data changes, leave management, payroll reconciliations, and payments.
• Collaborate closely with external payroll providers to support payroll functions in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
• Perform payroll output reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to timesheets, leaves, superannuation, PAYG, and related transactions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation covering superannuation, PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Participate in reporting, auditing, compliance activities, and initiatives aimed at improving payroll processes and controls.

Requirements

• At least three years of payroll processing experience in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Sage People, MicrOpay, and/or ADP is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Capability to discern when to escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time management abilities and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving mindset, and unwavering commitment to payroll accuracy and confidentiality.

Why Join Us

• Gain comprehensive experience managing end-to-end payroll across several countries and jurisdictions.
• Work within a close-knit team focused on accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvement.
• Make a direct impact on employee satisfaction by delivering reliable, timely payroll services.
• Enhance your skills in compliance, reporting, and process improvement within a structured environment.
• Be part of a growing business eager to welcome a candidate who can immediately contribute to payroll operations.

Additional Information

Nous is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The organization offers flexible work arrangements including full-time and part-time options. If you thrive in a fast-paced workplace and prioritize people-centered teamwork, we encourage you to apply.