Senior Payroll Officer

Job Description

Location : Adelaide, SA

Salary Package : Competitive Salary – Negotiable Based on Experience

The Opportunity : An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to oversee and deliver accurate, timely payroll services across a diverse workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take ownership of the payroll function within a supportive and high-performing finance team.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring compliance with legislation, internal policies, and industry standards. You’ll work closely with HR and other stakeholders to support business operations and continuous improvement, and you’ll act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles
• Interpret and apply relevant awards, EBAs, and legislation
• Manage superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations
• Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity across systems
• Support reporting for finance, audit, and management purposes
• Lead process improvements and support system upgrades or transitions
• Provide guidance and support to junior payroll staff

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced and detail-focused payroll professional with a solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation and modern awards. Your strong analytical skills, discretion, and ability to meet deadlines make you a reliable team member in fast-paced environments. Experience with large payroll systems (e.g., Chris21, MicrOpay, ADP, or similar) will be highly regarded.

Culture & Benefits

You’ll be joining a stable and reputable organisation with a collaborative team environment and a strong focus on operational excellence. The company values initiative, accountability, and continuous learning.

Apply Now

If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, click “Apply” to submit your application. Reference number : HM57824. All applications will be responded to within 3–5 business days. For more information, please contact Harrison Mussell on 0466 618 716