Our Company
xrecruiter is easily one of Australia’s most exciting recruitment businesses. We help recruitment consultants launch and scale their own recruitment agency by offering front and back office for their business which includes marketing, technology, payroll, finance and much more. We are rapidly becoming a powerhouse in the recruitment sector nationally, equipping business owners with cutting-edge tools, a vibrant community and unparalleled support to ensure their success.

Our Achievements:

2023 Australian Start-Up of the Year - Business News Australia

2024 RCSA Most Innovative Company

2024 8th Most Innovative Company - Australian Financial Review

2024 1st on AFR Fast Starters - Fastest Growing Company in Australia

Our success is fuelled by an incredible culture of passionate, dedicated and hardworking team members.

Job Description:
As a Payroll Officer for our labour hire division, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for our temporary and contract workforce. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, particularly within the labour hire industry and be adept at managing the complexities of payroll for a diverse and fluctuating workforce. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work closely with the operations and finance teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and provide exceptional service to our employees, clients and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end weekly payroll processing for 400+ labour hire staff using 2cloudNine

Process weekly/fortnightly payroll for recruiters’ internal teams using Xero

Interpret and apply awards, enterprise agreements, and pay rules (casual loadings, overtime, shift penalties etc.)

Perform payroll reconciliations, STP reporting, superannuation, workcover and payroll tax across multiple states and yearly lodgements

Compliance with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and other relevant regulations

Generate payroll journals, client invoicing, credits and adjustments

Be the go-to contact for all payroll queries from employees, labour hire clients and partners

Manage overpayments, rate changes and payslip adjustments

Lead process improvements and assist in integrating new clients and candidates into our systems

Prepare payroll reporting and analysis to inform leadership and client needs

BOOT testing

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or higher qualification in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in payroll, including at least 2 years in labour hire payroll.

Strong understanding of labour hire award and enterprise agreement interpretation, including casual loadings and penalty rates.

Experience processing high-volume payrolls for casual and temp candidates across multiple sites or clients.

Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., 2cloudNine, Astute, Xero or similar platforms) and Microsoft Excel.

Exceptional attention to detail, time management and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

What We Offer:

Above industry standard salary package

Opportunities for career development and growth

A supportive and inclusive work environment

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Work in a start-up named #1 in Australia but with the scale of a national business

A fun team that celebrates big wins (and makes payroll look easy)