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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

Job description

Senior Payroll Officer | $110,000 package | Parramatta

Job title : PayrollLocation : Sydney

  • Career development opportunities | Healthcare Group
  • Fast-growing, reputable business | Private Equity Backed
  • 3 days WFH | Parramatta | Fantastic culture

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to join a growing healthcare group in Sydney’s Parramatta. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a deep knowledge of Awards/EBAs and excellent communication skills. 

This role will be 2IC to the Payroll Manager and serve as acting Payroll Manager in their absence. Ideally, you will have Employment Hero and KeyPay system exposure, experience within a multi-entity organisation and strong technical skills.  

The Challenge
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities,
  • Ensure compliance with industrial awards/EBAs
  • Handle onboarding and termination payroll processes
  • Provide expert guidance on complex payroll issues and support junior staff with mentoring and training.
  • Produce advanced payroll reports and insights to support business and management decisions.
  • Support system upgrades, process improvements, and other strategic payroll projects in collaboration with the Payroll Manager.
  • Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits, ensuring data integrity and transparency.

The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you have:

  • 4+ years of end-to-end payroll processing 
  • Exposure to multi-entity organisations is preferred
  • Experience working with Employment Hero and KeyPay
  • Comprehensive knowledge of awards and EBAs
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and excellent communication skills

The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Eloise Farrell for a confidential discussion on 0484 050 598.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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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