Permanent Full-Time | Melbourne CBD | $70,000 base + superannuation
Australian Venue Co is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Officer to join our Melbourne-based payroll team.
In this role, you will support the accurate, timely and compliant processing of payroll and employee data across a large, fast-paced workforce. You will work closely with team members, managers and the broader People & Culture team to resolve payroll matters and ensure our employees are paid correctly and on time.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team, takes pride in accuracy and can confidently manage competing deadlines.
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Process end-to-end payroll activities for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance and deadlines are met
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Maintain employee payroll data, including new starters, employment changes, terminations and leave
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Complete pre- and post-payroll checks and investigate discrepancies
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Respond to payroll queries from team members and managers, providing clear and timely support
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Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities
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Identify errors, recurring issues and opportunities to improve payroll processes
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Work collaboratively with Payroll, People & Culture and operational teams
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Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling employee information
You are highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly and understand the importance of balancing accuracy, deadlines and customer service.
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Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Strong customer service mindset
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Clear written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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Reliable, trustworthy and team-oriented
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Comfortable investigating issues and following them through to resolution
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At least two years’ experience in a payroll or similar role, preferably within a high-volume environment
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Working knowledge of Australian payroll requirements
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Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
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Experience using Workday, Micropay or a similar payroll system
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Experience with Humanforce or another time and attendance system is desirable
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Hospitality, retail or another large, operational workforce environment is highly regarded
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Permanent full-time opportunity
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$70,000 base salary plus superannuation
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Join a supportive and collaborative payroll team
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Work within a large and diverse Australian organisation
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Gain exposure to high-volume payroll and contemporary payroll systems
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Opportunities to develop your payroll knowledge and career
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Central Melbourne location
If you are a motivated Payroll Officer looking for a permanent opportunity within a fast-paced and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
