If you are technically strong, stakeholder-focused, and passionate about delivering accurate payroll outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and values-driven business.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of payroll across a multi-state workforce. This position offers a balance of autonomy and team collaboration, allowing you to take ownership of your payroll responsibilities while contributing to ongoing process improvements and best-practice payroll operations.
You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure employees are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing
- Administer payroll across multiple states, including payroll tax obligations
- Process employee terminations, redundancies, and final payments
- Interpret and manage WorkCover claims and related payroll requirements
- Maintain payroll records, templates, reports, and reconciliations
- Utilise Excel for data analysis, reporting, and payroll validation
- Review and verify timesheet data in partnership with internal stakeholders
- Support team coverage and knowledge sharing to ensure business continuity
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve payroll efficiency
- Respond to payroll queries and provide exceptional stakeholder support
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in a high-volume end-to-end payroll position
- Strong knowledge of WorkCover administration and payroll compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
- Experience managing payroll tax across multiple states
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
- A proactive, positive, and team-oriented mindset
What's on Offer?
- Join a stable and well-regarded organisation with a strong people-first culture
- 1 day working from home once established
- Work within a collaborative and supportive payroll team
- Genuine ownership of a dedicated payroll portfolio
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives
- Flexible and inclusive working environment
- Competitive salary package, with flexibility available for exceptional candidates
Please reach out to Elle Borissow for a confidential discussion, elle.borissow@perigongroup.com.au
