Senior Payroll Officer
Parramatta, NSW
At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we run a business where precision, scale and continuous improvement go hand in hand. Payroll is no exception.
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our national team, playing a key role in delivering accurate, compliant payroll while supporting ongoing system and process improvements.
The OpportunityThis is a hands-on senior payroll role for someone who knows their craft and takes pride in getting it right.
You’ll be responsible for end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple entities, working in a complex environment with EBAs and tight compliance requirements. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to system and process improvements, ensuring payroll continues to evolve with the business.
Key Responsibilities- End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities
- Maintain SAP payroll data, including updates, increases and back pay calculations
- Deliver reconciliations, reporting and statutory obligations including tax, super and workers compensation
- Interpret awards and EBAs, ensuring compliance across all payroll activities
- Support audits and provide guidance to junior payroll team members
- Contribute to payroll system improvements, testing and enhancement initiatives where required
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and processes
- Experience working with EBAs and complex payroll environments
- SAP payroll experience is essential
Skills
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Solid Excel capability and confidence working across systems
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on improving processes
- Clear communication and ability to simplify payroll complexity
Behaviour
- Takes ownership and delivers with consistency
- Team-focused with a strong customer service mindset
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Comfortable contributing to improvement initiatives alongside BAU
- 2 to 5+ years payroll experience in a complex environment
- Demonstrated experience interpreting EBAs
- Exposure to payroll-related system improvements or projects
- Formal payroll training advantageous
Why Join Us
This is a genuine step up for someone who wants to move beyond pure processing into a role that blends payroll expertise with systems, projects and continuous improvement.
You’ll have the opportunity to influence how payroll operates across a national business, not just maintain it.
Our Benefits
At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. We offer a unique in-house benefits program where you can unlock endless savings for you and your family through our Material Benefits employee program. Take the pressure of home life with incredible discounts that truly make a difference.
You also receive access to the following:
- Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
- Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
- Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
- Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
- Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
- Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
- Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
- Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We’re all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community. Full Australian work rights are required for this role.
We’ll Make It Happen
