Precision-driven, compliance sharp and D365 F&O confident.
This is not a "press the button and run payroll" role but it's an incredible role with a global production company that makes films you know and love!
We're looking for a Senior Payroll Officer who understands that payroll sits at the centre of a business. where accuracy matters, timing matters, legislation matters and detail really matters, and MOST importanty you take pride in getting it right!
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you'll own end-to-end payroll processing in a complex, project-based environment where volume, awards and compliance are part of daily life.
- You'll manage timesheets, overtime, allowances and leave validations. You'll run reconciliations each cycle before sign off.
- You'll process PAYG, superannuation, salary packaging and other statutory obligations, ensuring lodgements are accurate and on time
- You'll ensure compliance with awards, the Fair Work Act and Australian payroll legislation. STP, year-end reconciliations and audit readiness are part of your toolkit
- You'll maintain clean employee data across onboarding, terminations, pay updates and classifications
- You'll prepare payroll journals, tax and super reconciliations and support reporting to Finance and HR
- You'll also contribute to system improvements and support payroll upgrades and optimisation initiatives
What Really Matters
- Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally 10+ years in a complex or high-volume environment
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations expertise - You know how to work within it confidently and efficiently
- Advanced Excel capability - Formulas, pivots, lookups. You are comfortable working with data at scale
- Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards and superannuation requirements
- Detail-driven but pragmatic you care about precision, but you also understand business reality.
- Running full payroll cycles with accuracy and control
- Managing deductions, compliance and statutory reporting
- Reconciling payroll to the general ledger
- Supporting Finance and HR with reporting and data
- Responding to payroll queries with clarity and confidence
- Improving processes where you see inefficiency
