Payroll Officer - 3-Month Contract

About the role

MARS Recruitment is partnering with a large, well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer for an initial three-month contract in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, with an immediate start. The role provides day-to-day operational support to a busy payroll function and acts as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and the outsourced payroll provider.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day BAU support across payroll operations so that payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider to coordinate pay runs, resolve queries and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder payroll queries, providing guidance and resolving issues where possible.
• Review payroll data and changes, including new starters, terminations, salary adjustments and leave information.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and work with the provider to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Payroll Officer or similar hands-on payroll role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and Australian payroll legislation.
• Experience liaising with outsourced payroll providers or managing a third-party payroll arrangement is highly regarded.
• Confident managing employee payroll queries and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience with UKG or similar payroll systems is advantageous.

What we offer

• Initial three-month contract with immediate start.
• South Eastern Suburbs location.
• Opportunity to join a large organisation and support an established payroll function.
• Varied BAU responsibilities with exposure to an outsourced payroll model.