senior payroll officer.

The Role

As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for maintaining the integrity of the payroll function. Duties will include:

• Manage and execute accurate end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce of up to 3,000 headcount across five states.
• Administer two distinct payroll runs ensuring timing and compliance benchmarks are met.
• Partner closely with P&C to ensure seamless alignment between on-boarding data and industrial instrument interpretation.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor to a Payroll Officer, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Apply expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
• Play a critical role in an upcoming HRIS migration scheduled within the next two years, assisting with data integrity and process mapping.

About You

• A devoted payroll specialist who "gets the why" behind the data, someone who is not just a processor but a strategic thinker ready to advance their career.
• Minimum of 3+ years in a similar Senior Payroll position within a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• A strong background in tier-one payroll systems and the ability to adapt to new technology is essential.
• A deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Payroll Tax, Superannuation Guarantee requirements, and Fair Work compliance.
• A proactive, resilient professional who thrives in a "flux" environment and is motivated by the prospect of improving payroll health.
• The ability to step up into higher-level duties and act as a primary point of contact for payroll queries and audits.

The Benefits

• A competitive salary, upwards of $105,000 + Superannuation (commensurate with experience).
• A genuine opportunity to transition from a Fixed-Term Contract to a Permanent role within a growing enterprise.
• Direct involvement in major projects and functional evolution/improvement.
• Join a supportive, three-person payroll team where your expertise is valued.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply. For any queries regarding this role or other opportunities within the payroll function, you can reach out to patrick.collins@randstad.com.au, or call 0483 154 427 for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.