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Senior Payroll Officer

Hobart, TasmaniaFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead complex end-to-end payroll operations, processing, reporting, and compliance for a large workforce in a community-focused organization.

Role type

Senior Payroll Officer (Lead)

Builds

Accurate and compliant payroll services and reports

Domain

Public sector / Community services / Payroll

Required skills

End-to-end payroll processing, Payroll legislation and taxation compliance, Advanced payroll systems administration, Complex payroll calculations (back pay, redundancies), Payroll reporting and reconciliations, Audit support, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder engagement, Team mentoring

Preferred skills

Experience with Chris21 or similar payroll platforms

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payroll processing, Process employment changes and terminations, Prepare month-end and year-end reporting and reconciliations, Support payroll audits and legislative compliance, Administer payroll systems, Provide expert payroll advice to leaders, Coach and mentor team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities