Payroll Officer

Job Description

Payroll Officer 

South Perth | $55 - $60 per hour | 30 November – 29 January

I'm looking for a confident and capable Payroll Officer to step into a short term contract, providing leave coverage within a busy and varied business.

This is a hands-on role managing the end to end weekly payroll for approximately 250 employees across nine entities. You'll be working with a diverse workforce spanning bus drivers and construction, with a large casual pool and timecard based processing.

The role will involve:

• Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 250 employees.

• Managing payroll across nine separate entities.

• Reviewing and processing timesheets and timecards.

• Working across Acumatica and MYOB.

• Interpreting employment contracts and applying relevant Fair Work legislation.

• Investigating discrepancies, identifying potential issues and resolving payroll queries.

• Ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant and processed on time.

What we're looking for:

You'll be a confident payroll professional who is comfortable taking ownership, thinking on your feet and working through problems independently.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong end to end payroll experience.

• A good understanding of Fair Work legislation and employment conditions.

• The ability to read and interpret employment contracts.

• Strong problem solving skills and an eye for detail.

• A proactive approach, someone who questions things when they don't look right.

• Experience with Acumatica and/or MYOB would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• $100,000 + super (annualised salary).

• Short-term contract from 30 November to 29 January.

• South Perth location.

• Fully office based, with flexible working hours.

• A supportive Finance team, with plenty of training and guidance available.

If you're an experienced payroller looking for a short-term opportunity over the Christmas and New Year period, I'd love to hear from you.