Our client, a well-established and highly recognised Australian business based on the northern Gold Coast, is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services while providing exceptional internal customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for approximately 400 employees.
- Reviewing and validating timesheets, leave requests, allowances, overtime and employee payroll changes.
- Maintaining employee records including new starters, terminations and employment variations.
- Interpreting awards, employment agreements and payroll legislation.
- Processing superannuation, PAYG and other statutory deductions.
- Completing payroll reconciliations, payroll journals and month-end reporting requirements.
- Managing Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and assisting with year-end payroll processes.
- Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers in a professional and confidential manner.
- Contributing to payroll process improvements and ensuring data integrity.
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll in a medium-sized organisation.
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, superannuation and taxation requirements.
- Previous experience using Employment Hero and/or NetSuite will be highly regarded.
- Intermediate Excel skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-service-focused approach.
- Professional, discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing Australian organisation.
- Supportive team environment with close collaboration across Finance and People & Culture.
- Convenient northern Gold Coast location.
- Stable, full-time position with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and business growth.
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to moanna.yates@hays.com.au or call 0404 305 351 for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.#3024895
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