Senior Payroll Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned payroll specialist who excels in precision, enjoys reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining an audit-ready payroll system with ease. Join a global consulting firm at the forefront of Australia's major infrastructure and transportation initiatives, offering a unique opportunity for your payroll skills to contribute to impactful projects shaping the built environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with room for negotiation
• Flexible working hours despite a requirement to be in the office five days a week (example schedule: 9 AM to 2 PM in office, then remote)
• Supportive, stable team environment with low turnover
• A role where payroll expertise is highly valued and not just transactional
• Conveniently located in the central Adelaide CBD, well connected by public transport

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a compact team of three to manage the entire payroll cycle and guarantee accurate, timely processing, with ADP software experience considered advantageous though not mandatory
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
• Execute month-end and year-end reconciliations between payroll and accounting systems
• Manage payroll tax submissions, superannuation processes, and year-end regulatory reporting
• Assist with internal and external audits, acting as liaison with relevant agencies and auditors
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior payroll personnel to encourage best practices
• Stay current with legislative changes affecting payroll and ensure stakeholders are informed
• Engage in process enhancements and assist with general financial administrative tasks as required

Additional Information

For those interested in applying or seeking more insight about the role, contact Peter for a confidential discussion.