Our client is seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to join a supportive and collaborative team in a vital role ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. We’re seeking a motivated Junior Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity leave backfill contract. You’ll play an important part in the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 300 employees , ensuring payroll runs smoothly every fortnight. Location: Sydney or Brisbane Job Type: Full-time M-F Contract Length: 12-month maternity leave cover Daily Pay rate: $385-$405/day super Start Date: ASAP Work Arrangement: Monday & Tuesday: Work from home Sydney-based candidates: Anchor day in the office on Wednesday or Thursday Brisbane-based candidates: Office attendance on Wednesday or Thursday What you’ll do: Process and run payroll (Tuesday pay run – fortnightly cycle) Answer payroll-related emails and case queries Perform reconciliations and ensure timely, accurate payments Maintain employee records including secondments, promotions, and roster changes Process updates in line with 4 Enterprise Agreements Interpret EA conditions and respond to payroll queries confidently Support continuous improvements in payroll operations What you bring: 2 years of end-to-end payroll experience Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll Confident with reconciliations and exception reporting Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills Ability to work independently , meet deadlines, and solve problems Understanding of Enterprise Agreements Bonus points if you have: Kronos experience (or familiarity – being implemented later this year) Experience with SuccessFactors or Salesforce Sounds like you? Or someone you know? Apply today! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. "Indigeco Acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and Recognise our Brothers & Sisters Connection to Land, Waters and Community. We pay our Respects to our Brothers & Sisters our Culture & to our Elders past, present & future"
