Payroll Officer

Payroll Manager / Payroll Officer

Location: South Melbourne | Part-Time, Permanent (15.2 hours per week) Reports to: Finance & HR Leadership Team

Take ownership of the payroll function across a growing group of businesses, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support across approximately 100 employees.

Flexible part-time arrangement with 2–3 days per week in-officeOwn the payroll function end-to-end across multiple entitiesOpportunity to drive process improvements and shape payroll operations as the business grows

About the company: We are a growing and dynamic group of businesses committed to operational excellence, employee experience, and continuous improvement.

Diverse and expanding business portfolio across multiple entitiesCollaborative and supportive workplace cultureStrong focus on systems, efficiency, and scalable growthCommitted to compliance, accuracy, and employee satisfactionFast-paced environment with opportunities to make a genuine impact

About the role: This is a standalone Payroll Manager / Payroll Officer role responsible for managing the full payroll function across multiple entities and ensuring all payroll processes are delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time.

Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entitiesEnsure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, awards, and Fair Work requirementsAct as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related employee enquiriesMaintain payroll systems and identify opportunities for process improvementSupport business growth through scalable and efficient payroll practicesPartner closely with Finance and HR to ensure seamless payroll operations

This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership of outcomes, and thrives in a fast-moving business environment.

What You Will Do

Process accurate and timely fortnightly payroll across approximately 100 employeesManage payroll across multiple business entities and employee groupsAdminister superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, WorkCover, and statutory obligationsPerform payroll account reconciliations and general ledger reconciliationsPrepare payroll reports and support payroll-related financial reporting requirementsMaintain employee payroll records, leave balances, and entitlementsManage payroll onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employeesRespond to payroll enquiries and provide support to employees and managementEnsure payroll compliance with awards, legislation, and regulatory requirementsIdentify and implement payroll process improvements and efficienciesMaintain and optimise Employment Hero HR and Payroll systemsCoordinate year-end payroll reporting and compliance activities

Skills & experience: We are seeking an experienced payroll professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently.

Minimum 5 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll functionsStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and Fair Work regulationsExperience managing payroll across multiple entities or growing organisationsHands-on experience using Employment Hero HR and Payroll (essential)Strong understanding of superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and statutory reporting requirementsHigh level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentialityExcellent reconciliation and reporting skillsStrong problem-solving capability and process improvement mindsetExcellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the businessAbility to work independently and take ownership of payroll outcomes

Culture

Collaborative and supportive team environmentHigh level of trust, autonomy, and ownershipFocus on continuous improvement and operational excellenceDynamic and growing business environmentStrong partnership between Finance, HR, and Operations teams

Benefits

Flexible part-time arrangement (15.2 hours per week)

Opportunity to own and lead the payroll functionSouth Melbourne office location with flexible working structureSupportive and collaborative team cultureOpportunity to influence systems, processes, and business growthLong-term stability within a growing organisation

Key Success Metrics

Accurate and timely payroll processing across all entitiesCompliance with payroll legislation, awards, and statutory obligationsEmployee satisfaction and responsiveness to payroll enquiriesAccuracy of payroll reconciliations and reportingSuccessful management of year-end payroll requirementsContinuous improvement of payroll systems and processesEffective support of business growth through scalable payroll operations

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