Senior Payroll Officer City Of Stonnington, City of Stonnington

Our client is a local competitor with a solid presence in their market! They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join a dynamic team during a critical phase of transformation and growth. This role offers an immediate start.

About The Role

Supporting a team of two, you will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of a complex, multi-state payroll. You will be tasked with providing SME‑level guidance and full end‑to‑end processing capability to ensure continuity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Managing end‑to‑end payroll processing for +2,500 headcount, across 5 states and two distinct payroll runs.

Navigating payroll‑related higher duties, in processing for legislative reporting.

Ensuring data integrity across a diverse workforce of permanent and contingent staff.

Assisting in a high‑level payroll health check and compliance audit to ensure the function is "future‑ready."

Accurately calculating complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.

About You

Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll SME in a high‑volume setting.

Strong technical proficiency in FoundU or similar modern payroll platforms.

Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Superannuation, PAYG, and multi‑state requirements.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to remain focused when working alongside reactive stakeholders.

Available to work on‑site during the initial training and induction period in Melbourne.

The Perks

Generous hourly rate of $55–$65 per hour + superannuation.

Play a key role in a major payroll project.

Join a growing team that values professional devotion and strategic "big picture" thinking.

High‑priority hire with interviews commencing next week.

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