Payroll Officer

About the Role

Permanent full‑time position based in Oakleigh, VIC. Reporting to the Group Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of weekly payroll across Australia and New Zealand.

Company Overview

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, operating in more than 70 countries and supporting homes, workplaces, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end weekly payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand
• Processing employee movements, allowances, deductions, leave and separation payments
• Maintaining accurate payroll, HRIS and time and attendance records across ADP, SuccessFactors and Tanda
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees, managers and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Preparing payroll reporting, reconciliations, month‑end and year‑end activities, including STP, payroll tax and superannuation obligations
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies, system issues and data integrity matters

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll officer, payroll specialist or end‑to‑end payroll role
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, taxation and superannuation requirements
• Experience working to strict payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of payroll outcomes
• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, with exposure to SuccessFactors and Tanda advantageous
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with employees, managers and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Free onsite parking and convenient Oakleigh location close to shops, cafés and public transport
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential well‑being support for employees and families
• Staff discounts across ASSA ABLOY products for personal use
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Access to novated leasing options
• Employee events and social activities throughout the year, including site celebrations and team events