Senior Payroll Specialist
- Macquarie Park
- Salary:$120 000 - $140 000 + Super + Bonus
- Salary$120 000 - $140 000 + Super + Bonus
- LocationMacquarie Park
- Job type Full Time
- DisciplineAccounting and Finance
- ReferenceBH-43890
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Job description
Benefits...
This is a long-established healthcare organisation with operations across Australia and New Zealand and a highly regarded payroll function. You will work closely with employees, managers, HR and Finance in a professional, down-to-earth environment where Payroll is seen as a critical internal service.
About the Opportunity...
You will initially take ownership of a fortnightly New Zealand manufacturing payroll. Once established, you will also support the Australian payroll operation. This role will suit an experienced in-house payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and improving how payroll operates.
What You'll Be Doing...
You will join a friendly, open and high-performing team that values honesty, initiative and collaboration. The Manager provides autonomy rather than micromanagement and welcomes people who ask questions, share ideas and suggest better ways of working.
This role is based in the Macquarie Park office four days per week, with one work-from-home day.
How to apply...
Your application will be reviewed by Francesca Strange, Specialist Manager.
About Healthcare Professionals Group...
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
- Permanent opportunity with an established organisation
- One work-from-home day each week
- Offices based in Macquarie Park, 2113
- Parking available onsite
- Exposure across Australian and New Zealand payroll
This is a long-established healthcare organisation with operations across Australia and New Zealand and a highly regarded payroll function. You will work closely with employees, managers, HR and Finance in a professional, down-to-earth environment where Payroll is seen as a critical internal service.
About the Opportunity...
You will initially take ownership of a fortnightly New Zealand manufacturing payroll. Once established, you will also support the Australian payroll operation. This role will suit an experienced in-house payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and improving how payroll operates.
What You'll Be Doing...
- Owning the end-to-end New Zealand payroll initially
- Supporting broader Australian payroll operations once established
- Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting and data checks
- Contributing to the testing and implementation of ADP Payforce
- Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving issues before processing
- Managing payroll enquiries from employees and managers
- Working closely with HR, Finance and other stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, controls and efficiency
- Proven end-to-end, in-house payroll processing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to identify incorrect or incomplete payroll information and resolve it
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
- Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills
- The confidence to work independently and speak up when something does not look right
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- A genuine interest in payroll systems, process improvement and continuous learning
You will join a friendly, open and high-performing team that values honesty, initiative and collaboration. The Manager provides autonomy rather than micromanagement and welcomes people who ask questions, share ideas and suggest better ways of working.
This role is based in the Macquarie Park office four days per week, with one work-from-home day.
How to apply...
Your application will be reviewed by Francesca Strange, Specialist Manager.
About Healthcare Professionals Group...
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
- Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific;
- Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs;
- Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse;
- Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing.