Senior Payroll Officer - Payroll Services, Business Services

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About the Role
The Senior Payroll Officer, provides outsourced payroll and related services to our clients, complementing our other in-house offerings across:
Employer compliance services
Salary packaging, reward and remuneration services
Expatriate and mobility services
Migration services
Human resources consulting
Centralised co-ordination services
Currently, our services are primarily related to fulfilling the needs of existing clients across our organisation and network, however we are seeking to expand delivery of these services to clients of our firm not currently utilising these services as well as targeting new clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing a customised portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of payroll related services to existing clients
Working with the Payroll Manager to deliver outstanding service in an outsourced payroll environment in order to provide a centre of excellence
Preparing all payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail are adhered to at all times and delivered in a timely manner
Manage day to day client matters and identify any potential to expand service offerings
Attending to or facilitating client query responses in the appropriate manner
Planning and managing payroll transitions or implementations from other providers where required
Facilitating compliance with current legislation such as superannuation, Payroll Tax, PAYG and terminations
Follow and maintain a consistent approach to payroll processing for all clients with a strong focus on documentation for each client.
Skills and Experience
Achieves successful outcomes through clear and effective communications and the ability to collaborate with others
Strong commitment to quality service and client relationships
Assumes responsibility and accountability, achieves buy in
Organises time and resources to achieve aims
Is willing and driven, takes a proactive approach
Ability to work autonomously
Strong attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers
Presents self in a professional manner
3-5 years’ extensive payroll experience.
Experience with Software programs required
Solid payroll system experience, preferably with SaaS
Proficient in Microsoft office package
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au