Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Officer for a full-time, onsite position in Brisbane, QLD.

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation. They are known for their collaborative and high-performing culture, committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your duties will encompass:

• Processing payroll and superannuation for up to 800 employees.
• Managing payroll workflows, leave approvals, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Processing new starter documentation and onboarding details.
• Preparing and reporting payroll figures.
• Maintaining payroll records in accordance with legislation and company policies.
• Calculating redundancies and termination payments.
• Performing month and year-end payroll reporting.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll-related queries.
• Managing the payroll inbox.
• Assisting with ad hoc payroll and administrative duties as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar payroll-focused role.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• The capacity to meet deadlines and work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using HRIS and time and attendance systems.

Benefits and Work Environment:

The role offers excellent benefits, flexible working arrangements, and up to 2 days of work from home. The position is based in an inner Brisbane location, offering flexibility and a supportive team culture.

Application Process:

To commence your application, please submit your resume in Word format. For any questions, you may contact Elliza Abbott on 07 •••• •308 / 04•• ••• 150 or email ell••••••••••@lawsonelliott.com.au, quoting reference EA17814.