Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll OfficerPermanent Full-Time | Hybrid | Macquarie Park, NSWThe best payroll is the one nobody notices. Every employee is paid correctly, every time.If that statement makes you smile rather than sweat, keep reading. At VetPartners, payroll isn't just about numbers, it's about making sure thousands of people across more than 270 veterinary clinics in Australia and New Zealand are paid accurately and on time, so they can focus on what matters most: caring for pets.We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer who thrives on solving payroll puzzles, loves getting the details right and enjoys helping others grow. Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you'll be one of our payroll experts, keeping things running smoothly while mentoring colleagues, improving processes and making payroll a seamless experience for our teams.If you love compliance as much as customer service, enjoy untangling complex payroll scenarios and secretly celebrate a perfectly balanced pay run... you might just be our kind of person. About the roleNo two days are quite the same, but you'll spend your time:Running accurate weekly and fortnightly payrolls from start to finishSolving complex payroll queries before they become bigger problemsKeeping payroll data, employee records and leave balances accurate and audit-readySupporting and mentoring Payroll Officers, Practice Managers and stakeholders across the businessPreparing statutory reporting, reconciliations and compliance submissions with confidenceBecoming a go-to specialist across areas like Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Long Service Leave, STP/PAYG, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act, complex terminations or other specialist payroll functionsDriving continuous improvement by identifying smarter, simpler ways to do thingsSupporting payroll governance, acquisitions and business projects as we continue to grow About youYou're the person others turn to when payroll gets complicated.You'll bring:5+ years' experience managing high-volume payrolls across a multi-site businessStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislationExperience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment legislationExperience with Micropay and Humanforce (highly regarded)Outstanding attention to detail because the little things matterA calm, solutions-focused approach when handling complex payroll scenariosThe confidence to build trusted relationships across Payroll, HR, Finance and OperationsA passion for helping others, sharing knowledge and lifting team capabilityA mindset that looks for opportunities to improve processes, not just follow them Why you'll love working with usAt VetPartners, you'll join a team that genuinely enjoys what they do.We work hard, support each other and celebrate the wins, whether that's a flawless payroll, a successful project or simply making someone's day easier.Here's what you can look forward to:🐾 Hybrid working that supports work-life balance🐾 A friendly, collaborative team that genuinely has each other's backs🐾 Opportunities to develop specialist payroll expertise and grow your career🐾 The chance to help shape payroll improvements across a growing ANZ business🐾 Staff discounts and benefits across the VetPartners network🐾 A culture built around our values: We Genuinely Care. We Build Community. We Inspire Excellence. We Act with Integrity We're proud to be building an inclusive workplace where people feel welcome, supported and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.So, if you're looking for a payroll role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work genuinely makes a difference to thousands of people every fortnight, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep the people who care for pets paid accurately, every single payday.