MARS Recruitment is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a role that offers variety, ownership, and exposure beyond payroll.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll while also supporting broader HR administration and employee lifecycle activities. Working closely with the HR team, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining employee records, and contributing to ongoing process and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce
• Managing timesheets, leave requests, and payroll compliance
• Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Supporting onboarding, employment contracts, and HR documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR data
• Assisting with recruitment administration and job advertising
• Preparing HR and payroll reports as required
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Supporting payroll and HR system implementation projects

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience using payroll systems such as Xero or similar platforms
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within mining, resources, construction, engineering, or similar industries
• Knowledge of award and enterprise agreement interpretation
• Payroll, accounting, HR, or business-related qualifications

What's on Offer

• Broad role combining payroll and HR responsibilities
• Exposure to system implementation and continuous improvement projects
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

If you're a Payroll Officer looking for a position that offers variety, autonomy, and exposure across both payroll and HR functions, we'd love to hear from you.