Payroll Practitioner

12-month Payroll Practitioner contract in Local Government | Brisbane CBD


Your new company

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Practitioner to join a local government organisation, where you will play a key part in ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time. The organisation operates within a structured environment supported by strong governance frameworks and clearly defined processes.
You will work closely with a highly experienced SME and receive comprehensive training to transition into taking ownership of BAU payroll responsibilities, enabling the SME to focus on project delivery.

Your new role

As the Payroll Practitioner, you will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all payroll-related data to support correct and on-time payment of employees.
  • Processing and validating accurate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions.
  • Delivering all required pre-payroll and post-payroll procedural activities.
  • Supporting the Payroll Team Leader by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within payroll processes and services.
  • Building and maintaining productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Managing competing priorities effectively through strong time-management and organisational skills.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven ability to accurately perform core payroll and administrative responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of leave loadings, penalty rates, long service leave, and leave portability requirements.
  • Previous experience working in payroll or financial management environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or practical experience, using SAP Payroll systems.
  • Comprehensive end-to-end payroll processing experience.
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing proactively and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
  • High level of personal accountability with a consistent focus on delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes.
  • Clear, confident, and respectful communication skills, with the ability to interpret needs and engage constructively with others

What you'll get in return

  • 12-month contract engagement
  • Attractive and competitive hourly rate
  • Convenient central Fortitude Valley location.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" or forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. The Consultant is Georgia Langdon at Georgia.Langdon@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3047. If you would like to discuss your experience, please forward across a copy of your resume or apply now prior to calling.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding your resume across to the Public Sector Team via the same email.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Specialism
Accounting Support
Ref:
2984527

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Georgia Langdon, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0732433047

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