Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia Hybrid Full-time

Woolpert is hiring a Payroll Officer

Responsibilities

  • Manage complete payroll processing for fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant legislation covering superannuation, payroll tax, and industrial awards.
  • Handle onboarding of new hires and offboarding of departing employees.
  • Prepare and reconcile superannuation payments, including those for corporate funds.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and complete month-end payroll activities.
  • Maintain integrity and correctness of all payroll records.
  • Generate routine reports for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of experience in a comparable payroll role.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.
  • Strong communication abilities with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ownership of processes with a results-driven mindset.
  • High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Capable of handling sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Modern Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
  • Experience supporting payroll in New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
  • Prior exposure to NetSuite, Dayforce, or Zone Payroll systems.

Benefits

  • Eligibility to join an employee ownership program tied to company performance.
  • Company-provided salary continuance insurance.
  • Novated leasing and salary packaging options to optimize take-home pay.
  • Reimbursement and study leave for job-related training and courses.
  • Flexible working arrangements based on operational needs.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families.
  • Discounted corporate health insurance through a partnered provider.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • This is a permanent full-time position.
  • Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all the preferred qualifications.
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Woolpert
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. The company blends design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value.
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Posted 11 days ago