Our client is a well-established national services business operating across multiple Australian states, supporting large-scale infrastructure, construction and maintenance projects. With a workforce of more than 800 employees and continued growth through expansion and acquisition, they are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team in Geelong.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this newly created role has been established to provide additional support within a busy payroll function processing weekly payroll. Initially focused on Victoria, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with relevant awards, enterprise agreements and legislative requirements. The position offers the opportunity to develop into a broader national payroll role over time as you build your knowledge of the business and payroll framework.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process end-to-end weekly payroll for a large workforce across multiple locations
- Review, validate and reconcile timesheet data prior to payroll processing
- Calculate wages, overtime, allowances, penalties and deductions in accordance with awards and EBA requirements
- Process employee commencements, variations, terminations and final payments
- Assist with payroll tax, superannuation, portable long service leave and other statutory obligations
- Prepare payroll reconciliations and support year-end payroll activities
- Respond to employee payroll enquiries and resolve payroll-related issues
- Maintain payroll records, employee data and system accuracy
- Produce payroll reports and assist with payroll compliance activities
- Contribute to payroll process improvements and system efficiencies
- Previous experience in a high-volume end-to-end payroll position
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and statutory obligations
- Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions
- Exposure to construction, infrastructure, labour hire, industrial or blue-collar environments will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy
- Confident working with payroll systems and large datasets
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of a business
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines
- A team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and contribute
- Newly created position within a growing national organisation
- Exposure to complex payroll processing across multiple states and industrial instruments
- Supportive leadership team with strong payroll expertise
- Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to expand
- Geelong-based office with future flexibility available following onboarding and training
- Immediate start available
