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Payroll officer - the ultimate wfh flexibility!

Melbourne
Michael Page
Payroll Clerk
Posted: 8 March
Offer description

Ready for a role where flexibility is real and career growth is the norm? Join a payroll team known for exceptional culture, incredible retention, and leaders who genuinely invest in your development.

If you value work-life balance, autonomy, and being part of a supportive team that puts people first, this is an opportunity you will want to explore.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected organisation with an outstanding reputation for employee experience and internal career growth. They offer some of the best flexibility arrangements in the market, prioritising work‐life balance and trusting their people to deliver.

For candidates based in Melbourne, the team works 4 days from home and 1 day onsite. For exceptional candidates interstate, the organisation can offer a fully remote arrangement.

The payroll team is led by experienced, caring leaders who genuinely support professional development and team wellbeing. Retention rates across the business are exceptional, driven by a culture built on respect, collaboration, and customer service excellence. They are committed to hiring people who add to this positive environment and want to be part of a high performing, inclusive team.

Description

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across the organisation. You will work closely with HR, finance, and IT to ensure data integrity, compliance, and seamless end‐to‐end payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include:

* End‐to‐end payroll processing including time and attendance, wages, overtime, allowances, deductions, and reconciliations
* Maintaining accurate payroll records and producing payroll reports, payslips, and statutory documentation
* Ensuring compliance with Awards, EBAs, legislation, and payroll policies
* Managing employee payroll queries and providing exceptional customer service within agreed timeframes
* Supporting process improvements, contributing to team projects, and collaborating with stakeholders across the business

Profile

We are looking for someone who prides themselves on accuracy, professionalism, and great communication. Strong customer service is absolutely critical in this role, as you will be a key point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders.

You will bring:

* Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards and EBAs
* Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems
* High attention to detail and strong problem solving
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities
* Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables etc.)
* A proactive mindset and a genuine commitment to supporting and adding to a positive team culture

Job Offer

* 4 days WFH/1 day in the office OR remote!
* Free staff car park
* Market leading flexibility (including remote options)
* Supportive, people focused leadership team
* Genuine career progression within a large organisation
* Stable environment with excellent employee retention
* Collaborative, high performing team culture
* Real impact in a role that values communication and service

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email jonathandawson@michaelpage.com.au

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