Senior Payroll Officer

TAS - Hobart

Full Time

Job description

Senior Payroll Officer
Take the Next Step in Your Payroll Career

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a large national not-for-profit organisation supporting communities across multiple Australian states. This organisation is undergoing continued growth and development, creating a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to contribute to a high-performing payroll function while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across a large and complex workforce. You will work closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders while providing guidance on payroll processes, compliance and best practice.

Your New Role
Key responsibilities include:
  • End-to-end payroll processing across a large and diverse workforce.
  • Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
  • Managing payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities.
  • Conducting payroll audits, validations and quality assurance checks.
  • Resolving complex payroll enquiries and issues.
  • Supporting system improvements and payroll process optimisation.
  • Maintaining payroll documentation and procedures.
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful, you will bring:
  • Previous end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
  • Strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation.
  • Experience performing reconciliations, reporting and payroll compliance activities.
  • Strong payroll systems and Excel capability.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You'll Get in Return
  • Full-time permanent opportunity.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Supportive and values-driven organisation.
  • Exposure to complex payroll operations and projects.
  • Opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference in the community.

What You Need to Do Now
If you're ready to advance your payroll career, apply now or contact Travis Thole from Hays for a confidential discussion. Submit your resume via the apply button or contact Travis directly for further 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