Payroll Specialist - Brisbane CBD | Part time
- Manage five fortnightly payrolls for approximately 450 employees, including wage, group tax and payroll tax payments.
- Complete month-end payroll tasks, including general ledger reconciliation, superannuation integration and journals, and prepare management reports.
- Maintain payroll compliance with employment agreements, awards, tax and legislation across Australia’s east coast.
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. This permanent, part-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, contributing to the overall efficiency and compliance of our payroll operations.
Location: Brisbane CBD
Hours: Part time 3 days per week, with flexibility to work additional days from time to time as required.
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 across the east coast of Australia
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
- Experience working with Employment Hero is preferred
- 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. 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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