Payroll Officer

Role Title: Payroll Officer

Location + WFH Flexibility: Chipping Norton office (4 days in the office, 1-day WFH after 6 months’ probation)

Salary: Up to $100,000 base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus

Role Details:

• Manage the weekly end-to-end payroll for up to 300 manufacturing staff, including wages, taxes, superannuation, deductions, new starters, changes, terminations and bonuses.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation rules, and awards.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports (PAYG, BAS, Superannuation).
• Maintain and optimise the MicroPay payroll system, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide payroll reporting, insights, and analysis to support HR, Finance and compliance requirements.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, delivering a high standard of service while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Learn side by side with our Senior Payroll Specialist, while reporting directly to the Head of HR

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an end-to-end payroll role, ideally within fast-paced industries such as manufacturing, warehouse, or highly governed blue-collar environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and award interpretation.
• Experience using MicroPay (highly desirable).
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Proven track record of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in payroll.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Competitive package: Up to $100K base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.
• Annual salary review cycle
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment – cultural fit is highly valued.
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund.
• Flare Benefits including discounted gift cards, novated leases, and health/car/home loan discounts.
• Work equipment provided (laptop, phone, etc).
• Free onsite parking.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!