Payroll Officer
- Provide day-to-day payroll operations support, coordinating pay runs and resolving issues with an outsourced payroll provider.
- Review employee payroll changes, respond to payroll queries, and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities while maintaining accurate records and payroll compliance.
3-month initial contract | South Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne | Immediate start
MARS Recruitment is partnering with a large, well-established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team on an initial three-month contract.
Working within a busy payroll function, you'll provide day-to-day operational support and act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and the outsourced payroll provider. This role will suit someone with strong payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail and experience managing payroll queries and processes in a complex environment.
Key responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day BAU support across payroll operations, ensuring payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider to coordinate pay runs, resolve queries and follow up on outstanding matters.
- Respond to employee and internal stakeholder payroll queries, providing guidance and resolving issues where possible.
- Review payroll data and changes, including new starters, terminations, salary adjustments and leave information.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and work with the provider to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
About you
- Previous experience in a Payroll Officer or similar hands-on payroll role.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and Australian payroll legislation.
- Experience liaising with outsourced payroll providers or managing a third-party payroll arrangement highly regarded.
- Confident managing employee payroll queries and resolving day-to-day issues.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with UKG or similar payroll systems advantageous.
What's on offer?
- Initial three-month contract with immediate start.
- South Eastern Suburbs location.
- Opportunity to join a large organisation and support an established payroll function.
- Varied BAU responsibilities with exposure to an outsourced payroll model.
If you're an experienced Payroll Officer who enjoys a hands-on role and working with a range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact MARS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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