Payroll Officer

About the Role and Organisation

Join a vital organisation dedicated to connecting communities with a strong emphasis on safety culture and long-term project stability. This company offers clear career progression pathways and is currently seeking a Payroll Officer to manage fortnightly payroll operations.

The position is based in Melbourne CBD within a highly flexible working environment offering three days in the office and two days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the fortnightly payroll process for approximately 5,000 employees.
• Handle employee terminations, redundancy processing, and company entity changes efficiently.
• Manage escalated payroll inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Maintain and update the payroll system accurately.
• Keep precise payroll records including leave, sick leave, and overtime tracking.
• Generate reports to fulfill both internal requirements and statutory compliance.
• Calculate payroll variations, salary increases, and back pay calculations.
• Prepare and oversee payments related to superannuation, workers’ compensation, and other payroll deductions.
• Develop and sustain administrative procedures to enhance payroll service delivery.
• Identify and share improvements in payroll processes, policies, and practices with the team.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll officer role with relevant payroll processing expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll) is highly desirable.
• Experience initiating process improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to handle multiple competing demands and work under pressure successfully.
• Confidence in interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive in taking initiative and accountable for assigned duties.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package between $100,000 and $110,000 plus superannuation benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a respected employer of choice.
• Access to professional career development and top-tier training programs.
• Collaborative, close-knit team culture.