senior payroll officer.

About the Role

Supporting a team of two, you will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of a complex, multi-state payroll. You will be tasked with providing SME-level guidance and full end-to-end processing capability to ensure continuity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for +2,500 headcount, across 5 states and two distinct payroll runs.
• Navigating payroll-related higher duties, in processing for legislative reporting.
• Ensuring data integrity across a diverse workforce of permanent and contingent staff.
• Assisting in a high-level payroll health check and compliance audit to ensure the function is "future-ready."
• Accurately calculating complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll SME in a high-volume environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in FoundU or similar modern payroll platforms.
• Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Superannuation, PAYG, and multi-state requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to remain focused when working alongside reactive stakeholders.
• Available to work on-site during the initial training and induction period in Melbourne.

The Benefits

• Generous hourly rate of $55–$65 per hour + superannuation.
• Play a key role in a major payroll project.
• Join a growing team that values professional devotion and strategic "big picture" thinking.
• High-priority hire with interviews commencing next week.

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.