Payroll Officer (Melbourne)

About the Company Our client is a well-established and highly regarded financial services organisation known for its strong reputation, innovative approach, and people-first culture. With continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, they are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the team on an initial contract basis during an exciting period of transformation and systems enhancement. About the Role This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. Based in the Melbourne CBD, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. Working closely with the Payroll Manager within a small team, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing in Workday during a busy post‑implementation period. The role requires someone who can step in and confidently manage payroll cycles, payroll variations, data validation, payroll queries, and issue resolution with minimal supervision, while ensuring compliance across awards and EBAs within a fast‑paced financial services environment. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring proven end‑to‑end payroll experience along with hands‑on experience processing payroll directly through Workday. You’ll be confident working autonomously, able to step into a fast‑paced environment quickly, and comfortable managing payroll queries, variations, and compliance requirements with minimal supervision. Exposure to awards and EBAs within complex environments will be highly regarded, alongside solid attention to detail and a proactive, team‑oriented approach. How to Apply Click on the APPLY button for a confidential discussion. If this role doesn’t sound quite right for you but you are open to hearing about new opportunities in Accounting and Finance feel free to get in touch or jump on to the website and sign up for our job alerts! Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrsf2