Payroll Officer
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce.
- Interpret Modern Awards and manage employee records effectively.
- Respond to payroll queries and support compliance processes.
About the role
Every person in our business depends on payroll being right. As our Payroll Officer, you'll be the person who makes that happen ensuring our team members are paid accurately and on time, every time.
Based at our Rockdale office and reporting to the Payroll Manager, this is a great opportunity for someone with solid end-to-end payroll experience who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving problems and wants to grow their career within a busy, high-volume environment. You'll be processing payroll across a large, diverse workforce covered by multiple Modern Awards, so strong attention to detail and a willingness to keep learning are key.
What you’ll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing accurate and timely end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-award workforce across multiple states
- Interpreting Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and the Fair Work Act to ensure correct pay rates and entitlements
- Managing employee records including new starters, terminations, leave, allowances and variations
- Calculating and processing superannuation, PAYG withholding and other statutory obligations
- Responding to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally
- Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations as required
- Supporting payroll audits and compliance processes
- Identifying and flagging discrepancies, and contributing to process improvements.
What we are looking for
We're looking for someone who takes real pride in getting it right. You don't need to tick every single box if you have solid payroll experience and the right values, we'd love to hear from you.
- Experience in an end-to-end payroll processing role (2+ years preferred)
- Working knowledge of Modern Awards and the Fair Work Act
- Experience in facilities services, cleaning, security or a similarly complex award environment is a real advantage
- Proficiency with payroll software
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, accurate approach to your work
- Good communication skills
- Comfortable answering employee queries clearly and professionally
- Solid Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume environment
- A team-oriented approach and genuine commitment to accuracy and compliance
What we offer you
- Elevate your career within a growing national business backed by more than 37 years of industry experience.
- Work within a flexible, dynamic and people-first environment.
- Develop your skills through ongoing training, development and learning opportunities.
- Be part of a collaborative team supporting diverse frontline operations and major properties across Australia.
Why join us?
- Build a long-term career with ongoing training, development and progression opportunities.
- Join a team where your contribution is valued and your work makes a real impact every day.
- Access free and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
- Be recognised and rewarded through a well-established employee recognition program, including monthly awards and regular appreciation initiatives.
Glad Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We support meaningful action towards Reconciliation and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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