Payroll Officer

Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager the Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of contractor payroll across multiple Australian states and New Zealand. This role manages high-volume payroll operations and supports the processing of both contractor and permanent recruitment invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Manage end-to-end processing of Weekly and Fortnightly contractor payrolls in a high-volume environment.
• Calculate and process ad hoc payments including contractor bonuses and backpay adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll records including superannuation taxation banking details salary sacrifice- devices and novated lease deductions.
• Perform detailed payroll validation checks to identify discrepancies.
• Ensure ongoing reconciliation of payroll data to maintain compliance and accuracy.

 Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and perform weekly/fortnightly electronic funds transfers (EFT) and check runs.
• Ensure all vendor discounts are captured and payments are made within credit terms.
• Manage employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Reconciliations & Reporting
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to ensure all liabilities are recorded.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and accrual preparations.
• Maintain the integrity of the Accounts Payable Ledger.

 Invoicing & Financial Administration

• Manage end-to-end processing of Weekly and Fortnightly contractor payrolls in a high-volume environment.
• Calculate and process ad hoc payments including contractor bonuses and backpay adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll records including superannuation taxation banking details salary sacrifice- devices and novated lease deductions.
• Perform detailed payroll validation checks to identify discrepancies.
• Ensure ongoing reconciliation of payroll data to maintain compliance and accuracy.

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Stakeholder & Query Management

• Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries from contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies including management of overpayment recoveries.
• Distribute payslips and payroll communications within required timeframes.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to resolve payroll queries and improve service delivery.
• Provide support and coverage for Payroll Officers during periods of leave.
• Proactively communicate payroll deadlines and requirements including reminders for timesheets and onboarding documentation.

Customer Service

• Deliver a high standard of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain professional responsive and solution-focused communication at all times.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

• Talent Anywhere  work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks per year. 

• Talent Time Out 6 dedicated days per year for or resting and recharging. 

• Annual TALENTFEST conferences. 

• Annual health & lifestyle allowance. 

• Free premium membership to Health and Wellbeing App with healthy recipes meditation fitness and EAP.

• Opportunities for development and career progression. 

Sound interesting If you want to make Talent your next play please get in touch.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time