We are partnering with an established organisation in the mining and resources sector to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing complex payroll requirements and being part of a supportive team.
About the Role As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
Your responsibilities:
- Managing end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing across multiple EAs and Awards.
- Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.
- Interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment contracts.
- Preparing month-end payroll reporting, statutory returns and salary packaging arrangements.
- Processing payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions and termination payments.
- Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient payroll operations.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve payroll efficiencies.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and handling sensitive information confidentially.
About You We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced payroll professional who can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end, high-volume payroll, ideally within mining or resources.
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and payroll compliance requirements.
- Experience with month-end reporting, statutory obligations and salary packaging.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse and reconcile payroll data.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process efficiencies.
- A high level of professionalism and discretion when managing confidential information.
- Experience using Pronto will be highly regarded.
- Opportunity to work within the mining and resources industry.
- Join an established organisation with a strong industry presence.
- Work with a collaborative and supportive payroll team.
- Exposure to complex payroll operations and Enterprise Agreements.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and ongoing efficiencies.
How to Apply If you are an experienced Senior Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity within the mining sector, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now to submit your resume, or reach out to Ashleigh Ruddenklau at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Email: asheligh.r@stellarrecruitment.com.au
