We’re teaming up with one of Australia’s biggest agri-investors to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer for their freshly picked portfolio of apples, cherries, and citrus farms. With growth as juicy as their fruit, this organisation is on a roll, snapping up farms across the country and serving up exciting opportunities to sink your teeth into!
Who are you?
You’re a detail-focused, proactive Senior Payroll Officer who takes pride in getting payroll right every time. You’re comfortable with the tech side of things - from Excel to payroll systems - but also value building strong relationships. You’re looking for a supportive team where you can grow, improve processes, and make a real impact. If you're driven, self-motivated, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Day to day
Processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll
Managing timesheet data, leave applications, and employee setup
Interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Calculating and processing salary adjustments, terminations, and redundancies
Preparing and reconciling payroll journals, superannuation, and tax payments
Generating payroll, HR, and statutory reports
Handling month-end and year-end processes and reconciliations
Responding to payroll queries and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting compliance with payroll legislation and audits
What's in your toolkit?
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables) and proficiency in MS Office Suite
Experienced with Preceda payroll software
Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience
Working with manual systems
Working in a small payroll team or in a standalone position