Senior Payroll Specialist
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Job Summary
Why this role matters
With a workforce of around 1500 talented people payroll at AFCA is fast-moving dynamic and this role youll be the go-to specialist for all payroll matters. Ensuring our people are paid accurately on time and in line with legislation.
Youll partner closely with People & Culture Finance AFCA managers and the staff themselves to deliver an exceptional experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy autonomy appreciate variety and want to contribute to an organisation that genuinely cares about people.
About the role
Your days will be filled with interesting work including:
- Owning the end-to-end timely and accurate processing of fortnightly payroll for 1500 employees
- Managing everything from new hires to terminations salary changes and reconciliations
- Interpreting awards and industrial instruments to ensure entitlements are spot on
- Preparing payroll journals tax documentation superannuation lodgements and FBT
- Managing salary packaging and complex payroll queries with professionalism and empathy
- Supporting audits month end year-end and compliance requirementsend yearend and compliance requirements
- Partnering across AFCA to improve processes eliminate errors and strengthen controls
- Being a trusted escalation point for the team and supporting continuous improvement
Qualifications :
Youll thrive here if you have:
- Strong experience independently managing payroll for 1000 employees
- Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation
- Experience in a senior or specialist payroll role
- Experience with HRIS / payroll system implementations and change
- Experience supporting or delivering payroll remediation programs
- Salary packaging experience (desirable) and comfort working with third-party providersparty providers
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data
- Clear calm communication skills and a service-first mindset when supporting AFCA staff
- High levels of accuracy integrity and initiative
- The ability to stay steady when things get busy. Even enjoy the challenge!
Additional Information :
Whats on offer
- BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 credited for its culture engagement and flexible working arrangements.
- Most Inclusive Workplace 2024 Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards.
- Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP Australian HR Awards 2023
- Bronze AWEI Accreditation 2024 Recognised for LGBTQ workplace inclusion.
- Accredited Family Friendly Workplace Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity.
- Hybrid working Flexible arrangements with state-of-the-art offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
- Locations A team of over 1200 dedicated professionals based in modern Melbourne and Sydney CBD offices.
To apply
If youre passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every single criterion.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds cultures abilities sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process please reach out to our team at
AFCA is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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