Senior Payroll Officer

  • 6-month full-time contract role
  • Gain valuable experience with a leading Australian food company
  • Competitive salary
Why join the business:

Our client is a leading name in the Australian food production industry and is committed to providing high quality products to national and international markets. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on a 6-month contract basis. Whilst full-time is preferred, there is flexibility for someone who may want to do part days. This is an excellent opportunity to do hands-on, high-volume payroll and grow your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.   

About the role:

As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be contributing to the weekly payroll for nearly 1000 staff. You will assist with processing payroll for wage employees and provide information for labour hire, using their specific payroll software system. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting with processing the payroll;
  • Handling electronic and paper-based, manual leave forms and allowances; and
  • Setting up payroll for new hires and staff departures.
About you:

To be successful in the role, you will have experience in managing and conducting payroll and we will accept applications from applicants from any size of business because the principle remains the same. You will ideally possess high-level computer skills, including prior experience with a payroll system, and excellent interpersonal skills in order to handle payroll queries and work with your colleagues.

How to Apply?

If this opportunity is of interest, please click "Apply" to submit your resume to JP Smith Recruitment & HR by the 16th of March 2026. For any enquiries, please call Jamie Smith or Miranda Ingram on 07 4659 7400 quoting reference number 4016041.