An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team based on the Gold Coast. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, supporting a large and diverse workforce while playing a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment, thrives on accuracy and compliance, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to employees and stakeholders alike.
Your Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company policies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing end-to-end weekly and fortnightly payrolls.
- Conducting payroll audits, reconciliations and compliance checks.
- Managing new starter onboarding and maintaining employee records.
- Interpreting awards, agreements and employment variations.
- Processing superannuation, leave transactions and payroll adjustments.
- Administering WorkCover reimbursements and statutory obligations.
- Responding to payroll-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders.
- Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data integrity.
- Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and payroll process enhancements.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and award interpretation.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working across payroll and HR systems.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values teamwork, professional growth and employee wellbeing. You'll be part of a collaborative finance team where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are welcomed, and your career development is actively supported.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click Apply Now to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Moanna Yates on 0404 305 351 or moanna.yates@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a career move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
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