Payroll Officer (Melbourne)

About the Company u&u; Recruitment Partners have partnered with an ASX-listed organisation who is a major leader in its industry, backed by a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering large-scale, high-quality services. Their centralised shared services function plays a crucial role in supporting operations across the country, with a robust focus on technology, efficiency and customer service. They’re known for their collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and genuine investment in employee development, offering an environment where you can grow your career, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a team that values innovation, support and excellence. About the Role In this fast-paced payroll position, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely end-to-end payroll services within a high-volume, service-driven environment. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll handle a wide range of payroll tasks, resolve queries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the payroll function. This role offers fantastic exposure, professional development and the chance to grow your technical capability within a large, complex environment. Key Responsibilities
- Process high-volume payroll accurately and in line with relevant legislation and internal SLAs;
- Complete reconciliations, reporting, month-end tasks and payroll-related payments;
- Respond to payroll queries via phone, email and support systems with strong customer service;
- Assist with reviewing data, maintaining records and ensuring overall payroll data integrity;
- Support continuous improvement projects, testing and system updates as required; and
- Work closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient payroll delivery. About You
- 2+ years’ experience in payroll processing, ideally in a medium–large environment;
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards or enterprise agreements;
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset;
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines in a busy, changing environment;
- Confidence working with payroll systems and intermediate MS Excel skills; and
- A willingness to learn, adapt and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Rebecca Beke at u&u; on quoting reference number 43509. At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via or phone the above-mentioned u&u; consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u;’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at . Please submit your resume in Word format only. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtou5