Senior Payroll Specialist (BBBH9305) Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia

Salary: Super

We’re partnering with a well established organisation seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team on a fixed term contract. This role will focus on end-to-end ANZ payroll processing in a medium-volume, complex environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands on payroll professional who enjoys being in the detail, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in delivering compliant, high-quality payroll outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

  • Immediate start
  • Flexible working arrangements - 1 day per week in the office or fully remote for the right candidate
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

Duties:

Reporting into a supportive Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • End-to-end ANZ payroll processing  
  • Processing timesheets, commission payments, and end-of-month payroll activities
  • Preparing payroll tax, superannuation, and third-party payments
  • Ensuring all payroll changes are accurate, compliant, and aligned with legislation, awards, and employment conditions
  • Maintaining payroll files, databases, and documentation, including policies and procedures
  • Preparing monthly payroll and People & Culture reports, as well as ad hoc analysis
  • Collaborating closely with People & Culture and Talent Acquisition teams across the employee lifecycle
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR processes

 

Skills & experience

  • Minimum 5+ years’ payroll experience, ideally in a medium volume, complex environment
  • Proven experience in ANZ payroll processing (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation including NES, tax, and superannuation
  • Experience with large payroll systems  
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong reconciliation capability
  • High attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across stakeholders
  • Discreet, professional, and able to maintain strict confidentiality

If this sounds like the role for you apply now or contact Skye on 0410602246 for further details.