Senior Payroll Specialist

Job brief

Join a highly regarded organization in a meaningful industry as a Senior Payroll Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to manage end-to-end payroll processes and contribute to a significant leave balance recalculation project. The company provides a supportive and flexible working environment that values quality, compassion, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end payroll processing for 600 employees on a weekly basis.
• Manage weekly pay runs and timesheet processing.
• Process payroll tax, superannuation payments, and ensure compliance.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding tasks, including new starter setups, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Assist with recalculating employee leave balances to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret awards and EBAs for shift-based workforce payroll processing.
• Collaborate with the broader team to support additional payroll-related tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll processing with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with KeyPay or similar payroll software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in calculating leave balances.
• In-depth knowledge of award and EBA interpretation.
• Availability to start immediately or on short notice, with the aim to begin in late January.
• Commitment to reliability and dedication to high-quality work.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary: AUD 90,000 - 110,000 + superannuation, based on experience.
• Contributions to superannuation.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Collaborative and supportive company culture that values employee engagement.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a dynamic and growing organization.