Payroll Specialist

About the Company

Our client is an established organisation operating within the manufacturing and consumer products sector, with operations across multiple locations. Part of a larger international group, the business combines the stability and resources of a well-established organisation with a collaborative, down-to-earth working environment.




An opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the payroll function, working closely with Finance and People & Culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a stand-alone position responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of payroll information.

The business operates an outsourced payroll model, so rather than processing every pay run yourself, you'll coordinate with the external payroll provider, oversee payroll activities, manage reconciliations and resolve payroll queries. You'll be the internal payroll subject matter expert, with support and back-up available from the Finance team.




Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating payroll activities with the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Reviewing payroll reports, reconciliations and variances prior to final approval
• Managing employee commencements, terminations, changes, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, employment legislation, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax obligations
• Maintaining payroll controls, procedures and accurate employee records
• Managing and maintaining the payroll system, including data integrity, pay rules and working with the vendor on system configuration
• Investigating payroll discrepancies and responding to employee and management enquiries
• Preparing payroll reports and providing information to support month-end accounting and financial reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls

About You

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work and has the technical knowledge and confidence to manage a payroll function independently.




You'll ideally bring:

• Strong experience in Australian payroll, including end-to-end payroll processing or oversight
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and modern Awards
• Strong payroll systems capability
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and provide payroll advice to internal stakeholders
• A practical, approachable communication style and a willingness to work collaboratively with the broader Finance team

The Benefits

• Salary of $100,000–$120,000 + superannuation, depending on experience
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Permanent, full-time position
• Helensvale location with on-site parking
• 38-hour working week, with hours worked between 8.00am and 5.00pm
• Predominantly office-based, with ad-hoc work-from-home flexibility when needed
• No expected overtime or requirement to work public holidays

Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -102026-44535. To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.