Senior Payroll Officer

Our client is a well-established and respected electrical services company experiencing continued growth. We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their Finance and Administration team in a hands-on role managing a large, complex payroll function.

This position is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a busy environment, has strong EBA experience, and takes pride in delivering accurate and compliant payroll outcomes while being part of a cooperative and supportive team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Finance team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of a high-volume payroll while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.


Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of a high-volume payroll for 500+ employees
• Managing complex payroll requirements within an EBA environment
• Interpreting Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, awards, overtime calculations, allowances, and payroll legislation
• Reviewing, validating, and approving timesheets and payroll adjustments
• Processing superannuation, payroll tax, and other statutory payroll obligations
• Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations, audits, and compliance activities
• Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and management
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and payroll efficiencies
• Working cooperatively with the Payroll and Finance team to ensure smooth payroll operations

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will possess:
• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior payroll position managing large and complex payrolls
• Strong experience working within EBA and/or blue-collar workforce environments
• Proven ability to process high-volume payrolls accurately and efficiently
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and statutory obligations
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
• Experience using Pronto Payroll will be highly regarded, though not essential

Whats on Offer

• Stable, full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Supportive and cooperative team culture
• Established payroll function with shared workload support
• Annual Christmas shutdown aligned with the ETU calendar
• Long-term career opportunity within a secure and reputable organisation
• Professional office-based working environment

If you re a highly experienced payroll professional looking for a stable and rewarding opportunity within a supportive team, we encourage you to apply today.