Senior Payroll Officer

• Hybrid work flexibility supporting work-life balance

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the healthcare industry in Melbourne.

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

• Delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing within a large, complex organisation.
• Managing payroll enquiries and providing exceptional customer service to employees and stakeholders.
• Reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies.
• Supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, HR, and the broader business.
• Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Officer will have:

• Proven payroll experience within a large, complex, and high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, and salary packaging.
• Experience using payroll systems, with strong reporting, analytical, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex payroll issues, and work proactively.
• A commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience within the healthcare sector.
• Exposure to SuccessFactors and/or UKG (Kronos).

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with an immediate start.
• Temporary assignment with the opportunity to gain exposure to payroll transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team within a large, complex organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements and valuable experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your payroll expertise.