Payroll Officer

About the employer

A large mining-sector organisation with offices in Brisbane’s inner suburbs is hiring a Payroll Officer to join its payroll function on a permanent basis.

What’s on offer

• Annual remuneration of $87K plus superannuation.
• A hybrid arrangement with one work-from-home day each week, along with flexible start and finish times.
• Convenient inner-suburbs location with straightforward access by train and bus.
• Modern, spacious offices with strong amenities, including a complimentary onsite gym.
• The chance to work alongside experienced leaders and long-serving team members.
• A large employer environment focused on continuous improvement, with multiple projects underway to streamline systems and processes.

The role

Reporting to the Payroll Lead and working collaboratively within the team, this position is responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll activities and maintaining accurate employee pay outcomes.

• Load and assess time and attendance information received from operational sites.
• Process fortnightly payroll accurately and on time, including any off-cycle payments.
• Update and maintain employee records according to instructions and internal requirements.
• Check pay journals and payroll reports to verify correct employee payments.
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements and Award conditions to support payroll compliance.
• Respond promptly to payroll questions raised by HR, managers, and employees.
• Work within existing payroll procedures while also spotting opportunities to improve them.

About you

• You have at least 3 years’ experience in a payroll environment handling medium to high volumes.
• You have worked with a large-scale payroll system.
• You communicate clearly in both writing and speaking.
• You are highly accurate, detail-focused, and comfortable working with numbers.
• You hold full, unrestricted Australian working rights.

Additional information

Interested candidates can express their interest through the usual application process. For questions about the role, contact Allyce McAnally, Principal Consultant, on 0466 772 563 or via allyce.mcanally@randstad.com.au.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds. The employer and recruiter support equal employment opportunity and value workplace diversity.

If this role is not the right fit, there may be other opportunities available across a range of industries.