Payroll Officer

About the Company

This organisation is a well-established and values-driven business known for its collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and strong focus on community impact. With a supportive and inclusive team environment, they are dedicated to creating streamlined processes that allow people to thrive. You’ll join a team where safety, integrity, and innovation are part of everyday working life.



About the Role

As the Payroll Officer, you will be part of a high-performing payroll team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and confidential payroll services. This role sits at the intersection of payroll and systems, and you’ll play a key role in managing payroll data, reporting, and supporting projects that involve upgrades and enhancements to the organisation's HRIS platform.


Key responsibilities include:

· End-to-end payroll processing across manual and electronic wage records

· Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records in the HRIS

· Ensuring compliance with policies, superannuation, taxation, and industrial instruments

· Supporting audits, reporting, reconciliations, and EOFY processes

· Identifying payroll errors and recommending corrective actions

· Participating in HRIS upgrades, user testing, and payroll systems improvement projects

· Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across Finance and People & Culture



About You

You’re a detail-focused payroll professional who thrives in structured environments and enjoys working with systems. Your ability to manage complexity, maintain confidentiality, and operate with accuracy makes you a trusted member of any finance or people team.



You will have:

· Strong end-to-end payroll experience

· Extensive knowledge and confidence working within HRIS platforms

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

· High attention to detail and strong numerical ability

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

· Confidence explaining payroll processes and system functionality

· A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

· C Class Driver’s Licence (essential)




Benefits

· Immediate start

· Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week after training

· Free onsite parking

· Northern suburb’s location

· 4 to 5-month assignment

· Fixed-term contract approx. $95 000 + super – 36.25 hour week (a casual hourly rate approx. $60.00 per hour can be offered on request)




Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -082025-40999. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com