Senior payroll officer

A well-known Australian business is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join the team on an initial 4-month contract to support a busy payroll function during a critical period. This role will suit someone who is confident running payroll end-to-end, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can step in quickly to support BAU operations while assisting with broader integration and EOFY activities. The Role: Working closely with the payroll team, responsibilities will include: End-to-end processing of a high-volume weekly payroll Shadowing and supporting an existing payroll resource Responding to payroll queries and providing first-level support EOFY support and new financial year setup activities Assisting with integration activities for an acquired business Reviewing and documenting payroll procedures and processes Ensuring compliance across payroll operations and legislative requirements About You: To be successful, you will bring: Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll in a complex environment Strong SAP payroll experience ( essential ) Solid understanding of awards, payroll legislation, super and payroll tax Experience supporting EOFY activities and reconciliations Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously Calm, hands-on approach with strong communication skills