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Senior Payroll SpecialistMichael Page • Perth Airport, WA, AU
Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Michael Page • Perth Airport, WA, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
  • Market leading remuneration package

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly respected mining services organisation with operations across multiple Australian locations.

Renowned for its people-first culture, the business offers a fun, collaborative and team-oriented environment where employees are genuinely valued and supported. Significant investment is being made across the organisation, particularly in systems, processes, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, creating exciting opportunities for payroll professionals who enjoy helping shape best practice.

The payroll function is highly visible within the business and sits within a broader HR and compliance framework, providing excellent exposure to key stakeholders and strategic business initiatives. There is also potential for future payroll system enhancements and upgrades as the organisation continues its investment in technology and operational excellence. Our client offers excellent WFH flexibility options.

Job Description

  • End-to-end processing of high-volume payrolls across fortnightly and monthly pay cycles
  • Interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and remuneration frameworks
  • Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, superannuation, payroll tax, workers compensation and statutory obligations
  • Managing payroll month-end activities including payroll tax, long service leave levies and reconciliations
  • Processing complex payroll transactions including overtime, allowances, leave entitlements, back pays and salary adjustments
  • Partnering closely with HR to manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, terminations, redundancies, promotions and remuneration reviews
  • Conducting payroll audits, reconciliations and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Providing expert payroll advice and support to employees, managers and stakeholders
  • Contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting future system enhancements

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a senior payroll position within a complex, high-volume environment
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
  • Experience processing payroll across multiple states and employee groups
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong systems capability, with experience across multiple payroll and HRIS platforms highly regarded
  • A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to contribute to payroll process optimisation

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Free onsite parking
  • Supportive, engaged and collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to complex payroll and compliance functions
  • Genuine career development and progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to system and process improvement projects
  • Work for a growing organisation committed to investing in its people, technology and future success
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