Payroll Officer

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Payroll Officer to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time across the organisation. The position sits within a national law firm based in Brisbane and offers a professional, collaborative working environment.

What you'll do

• Help prepare and run fortnightly payroll and superannuation payments.
• Handle employee payroll enquiries and provide responsive, helpful service.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting at month-end and year-end.
• Carry out payroll data entry and related administrative support.
• Take charge of end-to-end payroll processing when the Payroll Manager is unavailable.

About you

To succeed in this position, you should have hands-on payroll experience in a corporate setting, ideally managing the full payroll cycle. Experience with Chris21 or a comparable payroll platform is important, along with a sharp eye for detail, strong accuracy, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Clear communication and solid stakeholder engagement skills are also key.

Salary and benefits

• Package of up to $105,000, depending on experience.
• Two days of work from home initially, with scope for increased flexibility later.
• A supportive payroll team within a national function.
• Access to generous parental leave and study support.
• Health-related benefits such as flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate discounts plus regular team social events.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full legal rights to work in Australia, either as citizens or permanent residents.

Additional information

This role is with a national law firm that describes its workplace as dynamic, friendly, and professional. The recruitment contact listed for this opportunity is April O'Dempsey. Reference number: AOD1494155. The role can also be discussed directly by email or phone using the contact details provided in the source information.