Payroll Officer - South Brisbane
South Brisbane, Queensland I $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annual
Payroll Officer - South Brisbane
Are you a payroll professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys getting the details right? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a full-time Payroll Officer role where you’ll support a dynamic workforce and help keep a rapidly expanding organisation running smoothly. If you’re confident with awards, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that’s evolving and improving, this role is for you.
About the Role
Working within a supportive payroll and finance team, you’ll take responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing across a large, diverse employee base. You’ll be the go-to person for all payroll-related queries, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while keeping the organisation compliant with all relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include:
• Processing weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles for a mix of casual, part-time and full-time employees
• Interpreting and applying conditions from modern awards and enterprise agreements, including multiple allowances
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
• Providing timely support to employees with payroll questions
• Producing monthly payroll reports
• Managing statutory payroll obligations including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, workers compensation and other reporting
• Completing payroll reconciliations and ensuring data accuracy
• Identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
About You
You’re someone who enjoys getting payroll right the first time, takes pride in accuracy, and communicates confidently with employees at all levels. To succeed in this position, you will bring:
• Experience processing payroll for casual shift workers with varied allowances
• Exposure to the Building and Construction Award (highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and award interpretation
• Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills
• A collaborative attitude and clear communication skills
• Availability to work standard office hours (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Join a fast-growing organisation with national reach and exciting growth plans
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Exposure to diverse operations and industries
• Annual wellness day to recharge
If you’re a capable Payroll Officer looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your career can grow, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact Hayley on 0431 677 784 for further details.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
About the Role
Working within a supportive payroll and finance team, you’ll take responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing across a large, diverse employee base. You’ll be the go-to person for all payroll-related queries, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while keeping the organisation compliant with all relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include:
• Processing weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles for a mix of casual, part-time and full-time employees
• Interpreting and applying conditions from modern awards and enterprise agreements, including multiple allowances
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
• Providing timely support to employees with payroll questions
• Producing monthly payroll reports
• Managing statutory payroll obligations including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, workers compensation and other reporting
• Completing payroll reconciliations and ensuring data accuracy
• Identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
About You
You’re someone who enjoys getting payroll right the first time, takes pride in accuracy, and communicates confidently with employees at all levels. To succeed in this position, you will bring:
• Experience processing payroll for casual shift workers with varied allowances
• Exposure to the Building and Construction Award (highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and award interpretation
• Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills
• A collaborative attitude and clear communication skills
• Availability to work standard office hours (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Join a fast-growing organisation with national reach and exciting growth plans
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Exposure to diverse operations and industries
• Annual wellness day to recharge
If you’re a capable Payroll Officer looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your career can grow, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact Hayley on 0431 677 784 for further details.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Location:
South Brisbane, Queensland
Salary:
$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annual
Work type:
Full Time
Date posted:
2026-03-03
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