Payroll Specialist - Brisbane CBD
- Join a trusted leader in Education, Training, and Employment.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 450 employees.
- Assist with general HR team administration and ad hoc tasks.
Description
Are you a detail‑driven payroll professional who values accuracy, compliance, and service excellence? Join the Sarina Russo Group, a trusted leader in Education, Training, and Employment for over 47 years.
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team in Brisbane, Queensland. This permanent, full-time role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payroll regulations and practices within the financial services industry, contributing to the overall efficiency and compliance of our payroll operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and managing five (5) fortnightly payrolls, covering approximately 450 employees
- Processing EFT payments for Wages, Group Tax and Payroll Tax
- Completing end of month tasks e.g. General Ledger Balance, superannuation integration and journals
- Preparing and delivering reports for Management
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of EBAs, awards and payroll legislation
- You will also assist with general HR team administration and ad hoc tasks as required.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role in a medium size organisation
- Proven capability in end of month procedures and knowledge of General Ledger reconciliation
- Previous experience working with Employment Hero preferred
- Working knowledge of Great Plains accounting software and Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
- Sound knowledge of relevant awards and legislation including taxation and superannuation.
At Sarina Russo Group we are committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity. We value, respect and seek to leverage the unique contributions of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We also offer flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact our team at recruitment@sarinarusso.com.au
You will be required to complete a police check and credit check should you be successful in being appointed to our organisation. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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