Payroll Officer

TAS - Hobart

Full Time

Job description


Payroll Officer – 12-Month Contract
Join a Growing National Organisation

An exciting 12-month contract opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a large national not-for-profit organisation with operations across multiple Australian states.
Supporting a large and diverse workforce, this role will see you contribute to the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll services while working within a collaborative, supportive and values-driven environment.

Your New Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will support day-to-day payroll operations and play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Processing payroll transactions and maintaining employee records.
  • Managing commencements, terminations and employment variations.
  • Processing leave, allowances, deductions and superannuation transactions.
  • Conducting payroll validations and quality checks.
  • Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting activities.
  • Responding to employee payroll enquiries.
  • Assisting with year-end payroll activities and compliance requirements.
  • Supporting payroll process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Experience working within an end-to-end payroll environment.
  • Knowledge of awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation.
  • Strong payroll systems skills and confidence using Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Experience working within complex workforce environments will be highly regarded.

What You'll Get in Return
  • 12-month full-time contract opportunity.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Exposure to a large and complex payroll function.
  • Opportunity to work for an organisation making a positive community impact.

What You Need to Do Now
If you're an experienced payroll leader looking for your next challenge, apply now or contact Travis Thole from Hays for a confidential discussion about the opportunity on the details below. Email an up-to-date CV to or call (03) 6108 5559 for more information.




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Job Summary

  • Published on: 23 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Accounting Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: TAS - Hobart
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: TAS - Hobart