Payroll Officer

• 1-day WFH per week
• Flexible start/ finish times with Parking onsite
• Comprehensive training provided and external courses funded

Your Opportunity:

You will be joining an organisation that recognises your need for career development and work-life balance.

Reporting to an experienced Financial Controller, you will receive training in the form of on the job and external courses. In addition, you will be able to work one day from home and be eligible for flexible start/finish times.

The business has invested significantly in a brand-new, modern office with parking onsite provided.

You will be joining a successful organsiation that operates across ANZ, and you will be surrounded by a highly experienced and collaborative team of 8 in Finance.

You will enjoy regular monthly catchups and quarterly social events that will help get to know your team better.

What you will do:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for the assigned region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records in line with legal and company standards.
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including onboarding, terminations, leave, and pay adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Awards, enterprise agreements, tax, superannuation/KiwiSaver, and leave legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Prepare payroll reports and support month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide advice on pay, leave, and entitlements.
• Collaborate with regional teams and build strong working relationships to support operational needs.
• Contribute to system upgrades, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Participate in training, upskilling, and continuous improvement of payroll policies and procedures.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 years end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to non-finance staff
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a high-volume environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

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Submit your CV directly via email to Maria Saavedra on maria.saavedra@roberthalf.com.au or by pressing the Apply button.

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