Payroll Specialist
Payroll
- Melbourne
- Permanent / Full Time
Job Description
The Company:
This organisation is a well-regarded provider, known for its people-first culture and strong commitment to quality and integrity. With a focus on continuous improvement, they foster an environment that supports innovation, respect, and meaningful connections between teams and the wider community.
Exciting Career Opportunity: Payroll Specialist
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-function payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end payroll processing
- Managing contract updates, new starters, and terminations
- Ensuring compliance with relevant tax, superannuation, and award obligations
- Providing advice to employees on pay, policy updates, and entitlements
- Performing quality control checks and supporting internal audits
- Attending legislative training and maintaining payroll compliance knowledge
- Supporting documentation, filing, and reporting functions
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical payroll expertise and a collaborative, proactive approach. You will have:
- At least 4-5 years' experience in payroll, ideally in a mid-sized or complex organisation
- Strong knowledge of Modern Awards, tax and super obligations, and payroll legislation
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently and contribute as part of a wider team
The Perks:
- Up to $115k+Super (Depending on experience)
- 1 day WFH
- Team lunches, birthday celebrations, and awareness days have all helped to build a positive, welcoming working culture.
