Position Description

Position Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Melboourne CBD
Employment Type: Full time - Fully remote position
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Client: A well-known multinational organisation

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our client, a respected multinational organisation. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of payroll for employees across Australia and New Zealand. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of local payroll legislation and award interpretation, and be confident handling high-volume, complex payrolls within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of payroll for Australian and New Zealand employees in accordance with relevant legislation, awards, and company policies
  
• Ensure compliance with local tax, superannuation/KiwiSaver, and other statutory obligations
  
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (e.g., PAYG, STP, EOFY, IRD submissions)
  
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity
  
• Resolve employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
  
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth integration of employee data and reporting
  
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance processes as required
  
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation across AU and NZ
  
• Assist with continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems
  

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of end to end payroll processing experience
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• Strong experince with Microsoft Excel

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
  
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team