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WorkTrybe is Reinventing Workforce Services for Growing Businesses

At WorkTrybe, we're on a mission to undeniably reinvent our customers' efficiency.

We're not a traditional HR, recruitment, or payroll provider. We're a human-first people partnership that helps growing businesses build workforce capability, implement scalable systems, and access trusted expertise as they evolve.

WorkTrybe brings together Workforce Capability, HR Advisory, Recruitment, Managed Payroll Services, and Employment Hero technology solutions to support growth at every stage of the business lifecycle.

As a proud Employment Hero Certified Partner, we help organisations leverage technology, automation, and best-practice workforce management to streamline their people operations and create more efficient, scalable  workplaces.

As our Managed Payroll division continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering exceptional payroll outcomes across a diverse portfolio of clients.
Whether you're seeking a full-time or part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from experienced payroll professionals who thrive in a client-focused environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact.
  
Why Join WorkTrybe?
At WorkTrybe, you'll be part of a modern, collaborative business where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your contribution genuinely matters.

What You'll Love

• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and business environments.
• Opportunity to work closely with business owners, leaders, and decision-makers.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
• Opportunity to influence payroll best practice, systems, and process improvement.
• Work with Employment Hero Payroll and workforce technology solutions.
• Be part of a business helping redefine how growing organisations access workforce, HR, payroll, and technology support.

Most importantly, you'll join a team that believes people, technology, and strong partnerships create better business outcomes. A team that truly loves what they deliver!
  
About the Role
As a Senior Payroll Officer, you'll manage end-to-end payroll services for multiple clients across a range of industries, acting as a trusted payroll partner and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery.

This is a hands-on role where you'll combine technical payroll expertise with outstanding client service to deliver high-quality outcomes and build trusted relationships.

You will work closely with clients, employees, and internal stakeholders to ensure payroll operations run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of managed payroll clients across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay cycles.
• Process payroll accurately and compliantly, including timesheets, allowances, leave, superannuation, deductions, and reconciliations.
• Calculate and administer employee entitlements including Long Service Leave, annual leave, personal leave, terminations, and final pay calculations.
• Interpret and apply Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment legislation, with experience in SCHADS and/or Nurses Award highly regarded.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work requirements, Single Touch Payroll (STP), superannuation obligations, and legislative updates.
• Act as a trusted payroll partner for clients, providing responsive support and guidance on payroll-related matters.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data within Employment Hero Payroll (KeyPay) and Xero Payroll.
• Prepare payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, automation, and client outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of WorkTrybe's Managed Payroll Services division.

About You
You're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and thrives in a client-facing environment.

You have a strong understanding of payroll compliance, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong experience using Employment Hero Payroll (KeyPay).
• Strong experience using Xero Payroll.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple entities or clients.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing Long Service Leave and employee terminations.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Highly Desirable

• SCHADS Award experience.
• Nurses Award experience.
• Experience within healthcare, disability, aged care, community services, labour hire, or outsourced payroll environments.
• Experience working within a managed services or payroll bureau environment.
• Employment Hero implementation or advanced payroll configuration experience. 

Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for more than just another payroll role and want to be part of a business that's transforming how workforce services are delivered, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your payroll experience, Employment Hero and Xero expertise, and whether you're seeking a full-time or part-time opportunity.

WorkTrybe - A Human-First People Partnership for Growing Businesses & Employees.

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