Senior Payroll Officer

You will play a pivotal role in the overall management and processing of payroll, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and efficiently.Our ClientOur client, an innovative and growing organisation in the Cairns CBD, is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. With a progressive and rewarding company culture, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of employees across multiple locations.The OpportunityAs the Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the overall management and processing of payroll, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and efficiently while meeting the organisation’s obligations. This role will oversee payroll functions across the group, including end-of-month reporting, superannuation reconciliation, and payroll tax calculations.Additionally, you will provide support to satellite locations and manage relationships with external providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll expert to make a significant impact within a growing organisation.Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing all payroll functions across the group for compliance and reporting;
• Providing support to satellite locations for payroll processing and queries;
• Processing end-to-end payroll functions, including reconciliations and reporting;
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and automation;
• Managing relationships with external providers such as superannuation funds and salary packaging providers.

Your Skills & Experience

• In-depth payroll experience with advanced understanding of payroll-related obligations;
• Thorough knowledge of Australian industrial laws, modern awards, and enterprise agreements;
• Experience with payroll systems and technology, including TechOne (desirable);
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team;
• Previous experience with system transitions or acquisitions (desirable);
• Ability to work with remote offices or multiple sites.

The Offer

• Full-time position, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm;
• Competitive annual salary based on experience;
• Opportunities for internal training and career development;
• Health benefits and staff health and wellbeing rewards;
• Trips to other sites to meet the wider team and understand the business;
• A positive working environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration;
• The ability to play an integral role in improving the services provided to remote communities, with a generous salary package.

How to ApplyTo apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Tanara Davies at tanara@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.CBC Staff Selection – Redefining RecruitmentWith over 35 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville region) as well as Regional Queensland.Job Reference: 1500410/TD

• Full-Time Position | Modern Offices in Cairns CBD
• Competitive Annual Salary Based on Experience
• Staff Health & Wellbeing Benefits | Great Team Culture