ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Payroll Officer | $100K-$110K Package | Northern Suburbs | SAP SuccessFactors

Job title : Payroll Location : Melbourne

  • 12-Month Contract | Immediate start preferred
  • Leading Australian manufacturer | SAP SuccessFactors
  • Northern Suburbs | WFH flexibility 


The Opportunity

Our client is an established manufacturing business with operations across Australia. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Officer to join their friendly, collaborative team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Based in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, you will take ownership of an allocated group of weekly payrolls across multiple sites. This offers variety and complexity, with exposure to different enterprise agreements, rosters and shift arrangements, supported by an experienced team. SAP SuccessFactors experience is essential.


The Challenge

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing allocated weekly payrolls accurately and within required deadlines
  • Interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, rosters and shift conditions
  • Reviewing and interfacing time and attendance data
  • Setting up new employees and maintaining accurate employee records
  • Processing payroll adjustments and termination payments
  • Running payroll reports and meeting pay event submission deadlines
  • Supporting the wider team with payroll administration and processing as required


The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • High-volume payroll processing experience within a medium to large organisation
  • Experience working with enterprise agreements and varied pay conditions, ideally within a manufacturing or shift-based environment
  • Experience using SAP, SuccessFactors is essential
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing processing deadlines
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • A positive, collaborative approach and a willingness to support your colleagues


The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role or remuneration, please call Elise Kenny for a confidential discussion on 0477 016 439, or apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270