Senior Payroll Officer

Discipline: Accounting and Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $Up to $90K + Super + Potential for Bonus
Contact name: Melissa

Contact email: melissas@talentlink.com.au
Job ref: 1361798
Published: 8 days ago
The Company:

TalentLink are partnering exclusively with a nationally recognised and globally connected organisation known for its inclusive culture, progressive mindset, and commitment to career development.

The Benefits of this role include:
  • Access to health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits.
  • Continuous personal and professional development.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
  • Social events, team-building activities, and leadership mentoring.
  • Brisbane CBD Fringe location with excellent transport access.
  • Paid parental leave, corporate discounts, and financial perks.
  • Salary up to $90K + Super + potential for bonus!
The Opportunity:

Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you’ll play a key role in a friendly, high-performing team managing end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approx. 5,500 employees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • End-to-end payroll processing across a variety of pay cycles (including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly) 5,500 employees nationally.
  • Manage employer reporting obligations including ATO Single Touch Payroll Requirements and reporting.
  • Maintain and update employee files within the payroll database and time and attendance systems.
  • Provide exceptional customer service as the point of contact for payroll enquiries.
  • Lodge superannuation, PAYG tax and workers compensation obligations.
  • Ensure legislative changes to awards and statutory compliance updates are implemented.
  • Accurately monitor and record all leave (annual, personal, long service, lieu days) accrued and taken by each employee.
  • Manage the payroll system and look for opportunities of efficiency, automation and improve processes.
About You:
  • Minimum 3 years of end-to-end payroll experience.
  • Proven success in high-volume payroll environments.
  • Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
  • Great communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
  • Enthusiastic team player with a growth mindset.
If this sounds like the role for you, please click the link to apply. For a confidential discussion, reach out to Melissa Spencer at melissas@talentlink.com.au 

Please note: Only candidates with full Australian working rights can be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this position.