Australian Payroll Officer

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, deductions, and leave balances.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Calculate and process payroll-related taxes, government contributions, and other mandatory deductions.
• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for management, Finance, and audit requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee and payroll data.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll records and required documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of end-to-end payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume or complex environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compensation and benefits administration, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience processing Australian payroll, including PAYG, Superannuation, STP, GST, and BAS.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work regulations, Enterprise Agreements, Australian taxation, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll and HRIS platforms, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong payroll reconciliation, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.