Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer

Posted February 4, 2026

TwoScots Recruitment is currently partnering with a range of organisations across Melbourne to recruit Payroll Officers and Senior Payroll Officers for multiple temporary contract opportunities.

About the roles

Working within established payroll teams, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services. Assignments vary and may include short-term cover or longer project based contracts, with immediate and upcoming start dates available.

Culture and benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates

  • Multiple temporary opportunities across a variety of industries

  • Short term and longer term contracts available

  • Hybrid or onsite working options depending on the organisation

  • Support from a specialist payroll recruitment team who genuinely understand payroll

Key responsibilities

  • End to end payroll processing on weekly, fortnightly, or monthly cycles

  • Interpretation of awards, EBAs, and employment contracts

  • Processing new starters, terminations, leave, and payroll adjustments

  • Managing payroll queries and providing support to employees and stakeholders

  • Ensuring compliance with Australian payroll legislation and statutory requirements

  • Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits

  • Supporting payroll teams during peak periods or staff leave

Skills and experience

  • Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll Officer

  • System experience across Dayforce, TechnologyOne, Chris21, or SAP
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance

  • Experience working in high-volume or complex payroll environments

  • Ability to step into a temporary role and add value quickly

  • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or contact Skye on 0410 602 246.

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