Payroll Officer

Role Overview

Become a vital part of Symbos as a Payroll Officer, ensuring timely and accurate payment for employees across Australia. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager, supporting payroll activities within a complex, multi-jurisdiction landscape in a growing international company.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute precise and compliant payroll processing for an expanding workforce.
• Uphold robust payroll controls, governance, and maintain data integrity.
• Assist in meeting payroll compliance, statutory duties, and reporting obligations.
• Develop reliable partnerships with stakeholders in Finance, People & Culture, and leadership teams.
• Drive improvements in payroll procedures, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Address payroll queries with professionalism, accuracy, and promptness.
• Support activities related to reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparations.

Candidate Profile

• Comprehensive experience managing end-to-end Australian payroll operations in complex settings.
• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems, HR Information Systems, and reporting tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective stakeholder communication and strong relationship management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a passion for continuous process improvement.
• Competence in prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Work within a growing organisation that operates internationally with exposure to complex payroll frameworks.
• Opportunity to engage in payroll system enhancements, compliance, and process improvements.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement requiring two days per week onsite.
• Collaborative team setting supported by approachable leadership.
• Access to a variety of employee-focused benefits that support work-life balance.

About Symbos

Symbos is a people-led outsourcing services provider with over 30 years' experience across multiple industries. Serving more than 250 clients in enterprise, government, and emerging sectors, our team of over 1,200 professionals operate across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Philippines, and South Africa. Our unique "Glocal" model combines local leadership with regional integration to deliver strong accountability and efficient service models. We foster a culture based on agility, collaboration, and trust, empowering skilled and commercially minded professionals to thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Symbos is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce welcoming applicants of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.