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Payroll Officer (Part-Time - 4 Days)

$100,000 FTE + 12% super (Pro-rata $80,000 + super)

Permanent Part-Time | 4 days per week

Clayton | Onsite (WFH flexibility after 6 months)

👋 Who are we?

Our client is a well-established, Australian-owned organisation with a long-standing reputation for quality, safety and operational excellence. With a strong presence across multiple industries and a workforce of over 500 employees, they pride themselves on building a collaborative and supportive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

They are looking to welcome an experienced Payroll Officer into their People & Culture team. You’ll join a small, dedicated payroll function supporting a large, diverse workforce and ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, every time.

This is a permanent part-time role (4 days per week) based in Clayton, offering flexibility around start and finish times and the opportunity for hybrid working after the initial onboarding period.

😊 Who are you?

• You’re an experienced Payroll Officer who takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and bring a strong sense of accountability to your work.
• You're someone who likes to understand the "why" and investigate when things don't completely add up.
• You’re confident communicating with stakeholders, comfortable working to deadlines, and enjoy being part of a team where integrity and reliability matter.
• This role is ideal for someone looking for long-term stability in a part-time position while still working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

🤸 Day to day

No two days will look exactly the same, but your responsibilities will include:

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 500+ employees
• Managing payroll adjustments, new starters and termination payments
• Following up timesheet approvals and masterfile data changes
• Providing payroll support and responding to employee queries
• Supporting workers compensation payments and reimbursements
• Maintaining payroll data accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with payroll reporting and data checks
• Supporting process improvements and payroll documentation
• Providing system training to employees where required

You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager and broader People & Culture team to ensure payroll runs smoothly and efficiently.

🧰 What’s in your toolkit?

Must-haves:

• End-to-end payroll experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines and payroll cycles
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience working in award-based payroll environments

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Dayforce or similar systems
• Experience in multi-award environments
• Exposure to industrial or operational workforces
• Continuous improvement mindset

This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Officer seeking a part-time role within a collaborative and professional team. If you're looking for your next long-term opportunity in a supportive environment apply now. 🚀