Payroll Officer

VIC - Eastern Melbourne

Temporary

Job description

Glen Waverley | On-site
$55 per hour + Super
⏰ Weekly & Monthly Payroll Cycles

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a hands-on payroll professional for 2–3 months to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for a busy and well-established organisation based in Glen Waverley.
This is a fully on-site role where you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while providing exceptional support to employees and stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process high volume end-to-end payroll for both weekly and monthly payroll cycles
  • Maintain employee records and payroll data integrity
  • Manage payroll calculations including superannuation, leave accruals, overtime, allowances, and deductions
  • Interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and payroll legislation
  • Handle payroll queries from employees and management
  • Process new starters, terminations, and payroll adjustments
  • Ensure compliance with payroll tax, STP, superannuation, and relevant legislation
  • Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end requirements

About You
  • Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with payroll systems (ideally ADP) and Excel skills

What's on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of $55 per hour + Super
  • Immediate start available
  • Stable and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to take ownership of the payroll function
  • Opportunity to move into a full-time permanent position

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy delivering accurate payroll outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Hays Accounting & Finance Support for a confidential discussion.


LHS 297508 #3010607 - Brianna Phipps

Login is optional, you may send application via email

Login to Save Login to Apply
Share: WhatsApp Telegram LinkedIn Facebook X

Get AI to assess your suitability to this job

Assess My Fit with AI Beta — Free during trial period

Login to upload your resume and get an instant match score, strengths, and gaps.

Or use your preferred AI chat tool manually:

Use AI chat of your choice: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude — and:

  1. Paste this into the prompt:
    I am a jobseeker. Below is a job posting. Please: 1. Give a match score (0–100) based on my resume vs the job requirements 2. List my 3–5 key strengths that align with this role 3. List 2–3 areas to improve or gaps to address before applying 4. Give a one-sentence verdict: should I apply, apply with adjustments, or skip? Job posting URL: https://australia.job-q.com/jobs/detail/payroll-officer-7168 After reading the job, ask me to upload or paste my resume.
  2. Upload your resume in the same chat.

Similar Jobs

Intermediate Accountant

Our client is seeking an intermediate accountant to join their growing team....

WA - Perth

Full Time

Hays

View Job

Payroll Specialist

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to apply your expertise beyond...

WA - Perth

Full Time

Hays

View Job

Accounts Payable Officer

A well-regarded local council on Sydney’s North Shore is seeking an experienced...

NSW - Northern Sydney

Temporary

Hays

View Job

Finance Officer

Alice Springs, NT $48 - $53 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)⏳...

NT - Alice Springs

Temporary

Hays

View Job
See all jobs in Accounting Support

Job Summary

  • Published on: 31 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Accounting Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: VIC - Eastern Melbourne
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: VIC - Eastern Melbourne