Payroll Officer | Part-time

About the Role

SJ Traffic is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Bunbury office on a part-time basis, working Monday to Wednesday.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, you will process end-to-end weekly payroll for our workforce. Our payroll spans multiple awards and a large field-based workforce, so the role requires someone who can interpret data and apply judgement, not just enter transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll for up to 220 employees

• Interpret award and legislative requirements and apply correct judgement to complex or non-standard payroll scenarios

• Process payroll tax, PAYG, STP, superannuation, MyLeave, and workers' compensation

• Interpret and apply relevant awards, agreements, and legislation, including Fair Work, superannuation, and taxation requirements

• Analyse payroll data to identify discrepancies and errors before they become issues

• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end payroll reporting

• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure accurate, complete, and prompt payroll submissions

• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers

• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a complex, high-volume payroll role, with a strong understanding of payroll functions, awards, enterprise agreements, and legislation

• Comfortable interpreting and analysing payroll data, not just entering it

• Self-starter who takes ownership of their work and solves problems proactively

• High attention to detail and able to manage competing priorities

• Good communication skills across all levels of the business

• Competent in Microsoft Suite; experience with Xero essential

• Adaptable to a dynamic work environment

What We Offer

• Part-time position (Monday–Wednesday, Tuesday as a longer day)

• Opportunities for professional development

• Supportive team environment

• Competitive salary based on experience

How to Apply
Submit your application via SEEK, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.