Payroll Officer
Hays Australia
Job Description
About the Company
A well-established West Australian business supporting major mining and energy organisations is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their growing finance team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in stabilising and improving payroll processes while supporting a large, diverse workforce.
With significant business growth, this organisation is looking for a resilient payroll professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage complex payroll operations.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:
- End-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
- Managing high-volume weekly and fortnightly payrolls
- Interpreting and applying multiple awards and EBA conditions
- Processing FIFO allowances including meal and travel allowances
- Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
- Managing payroll queries and stakeholder communication
- Identifying process improvements and supporting system optimisation
- Assisting with payroll reconciliations and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will possess:
- Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience in a complex environment
- Experience managing multiple awards and high-volume payrolls
- Exposure to large ERP systems is highly desirable.
- Alternatively, strong experience using large ERP payroll systems
- Understanding of casual, permanent and FIFO workforce payroll requirements
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative, team-focused approach
What you'll get in return
Permanent opportunity with an immediate start available
Flexible start times between 7:30am and 9:00am
Opportunity to influence and improve payroll processes
Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
Stable business with strong growth and long-term career prospects
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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