We’re partnering with a well-established organisation in a complex, multi-entity environment to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Officer for an initial 3–6 month contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy payroll function through a period of growth and transition, with a strong focus on EOFY, governance and process improvement. The Role: End-to-end oversight across AU/NZ payroll (c.512 headcount, growing to ~560) Weekly NZ payroll, fortnightly AU payroll (award-heavy) and monthly group payroll Heavy involvement in EOFY activities, reporting and payroll governance Partner closely with the Payroll Lead to support BAU and manage workload capacity Drive process improvements, streamline workflows and uplift payroll structure Stakeholder engagement across Payroll, HR and wider business About You: Proven experience at a Senior Payroll level in a complex environment Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, with exposure to NZ payroll advantageous Experience working within award-heavy industries (retail highly regarded) Exposure to workers' compensation/premium reporting preferred Systems experience with Dayforce or similar HRIS/payroll systems (nice to have) Proactive mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements Strong communication skills and ability to partner across functions If this sounds like the role for you, click APPLY NOW or email madi.hendrickse@perigongroup.com.au