Overview
Payroll Officer at Talent. Location: Chipping Norton office (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH after 6 months\' probation). Salary: Up to $100,000 base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.
Responsibilities
- Manage the weekly end-to-end payroll for up to 300 manufacturing staff, including wages, taxes, superannuation, deductions, current starters, changes, terminations and bonuses.
- Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation rules, and awards.
- Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports (PAYG, BAS, Superannuation).
- Maintain and optimise the MicroPay payroll system, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide payroll reporting, insights, and analysis to support HR, Finance and compliance requirements.
- Act as a key contact for payroll queries, delivering a high standard of service while handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
- Learn side by side with our Senior Payroll Specialist, while reporting directly to the Head of HR.
Required Skills and Experiences
- Minimum 3-5 years\' experience in an end-to-end payroll role, ideally within fast-paced industries such as manufacturing, warehouse, or highly governed blue-collar environments.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and award interpretation.
- Experience using MicroPay (highly desirable).
- Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
- Proven track record of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in payroll.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information.
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Details & Benefits
- Competitive package: Up to $100K base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.
- Annual salary review cycle.
- On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment - cultural fit is highly valued.
- Discounted Bupa Health Fund.
- Flare Benefits including discounted gift cards, novated leases, and health/car/home loan discounts.
- Work equipment provided (laptop, phone, etc).
- Free onsite parking.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.
Employment details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Manufacturing
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📌 Payroll Officer
🏢 Talent
📍 Sydney