Payroll Officer

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Are you a finance professional with a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of compliance, and a passion for numbers? We're seeking a Payroll Officer to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring precision, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance.

This role is ideal for someone with a finance or accounting background who thrives on accuracy, process improvement, and strategic reporting. Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your financial acumen will drive efficient payroll operations and support critical business decisions.

What You'll Do:

Lead Payroll Operations:

• Manage the full payroll lifecycle for weekly, fortnightly cycles.

• Ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation.

• Handle complex payroll calculations including bonuses, commissions, and terminations.

Compliance & Governance:

• Monitor legislative changes and implement updates in payroll practices.

• Ensuring compliance with Australian payroll legislation, awards, and agreements

• Ensure accurate payroll tax, STP submissions, and superannuation lodgements.

Financial Reporting & Analytics:

• Prepare and deliver accurate payroll reports for finance, audit, and external stakeholders (e.g., ATO).

• Have knowledge of reconciliation of PAYG withheld tax liability, Superannuation liability account. Reconcile Employee Hero against Xero and STP data

• Support month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and accruals.

• Analyse payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimisation.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Manage payroll systems and ensure data integrity through audits and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with finance and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.

• Evaluate system performance and recommend enhancements for greater efficiency.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Conduct internal audits and payroll reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.

• Identify and resolve any discrepancies with urgency and accuracy.

• Maintain strict controls around payroll data and approvals.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with HR to ensure accurate inputs for onboarding, terminations, and status changes.

• Serve as the key payroll advisor to finance, HR, and senior leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in payroll management or financial operations.

• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance frameworks.

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills; experience in financial reporting is a plus.

• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Xero, Employee Hero or similar).

• Reconciliation skills and experience: PAYG, Super, Wages expense, payroll tax

• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• A meticulous, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

• Degree-qualified in finance, accounting, or a related discipline (desirable).

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive compensation – Your expertise is highly valued.

• Flexible working options – Work remotely with autonomy and trust.

• Collaborative environment – Work alongside experienced finance and operations professionals.

• Growth opportunities – We invest in upskilling and internal progression.

Take Your Finance Career Further

If you're ready to apply your financial skillset to a critical operational function and help shape a compliant, efficient payroll process, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a key part of our finance-driven payroll team