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Payroll Officer

Job no: 763523
Work type: Full time
Location: Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

As a Payroll Officer, you'll play a key role in the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and fortnightly payroll across Linfox's Australian operations. Working as part of a collaborative payroll team, you'll manage a state-based portfolio and support payroll outcomes in a large, fast-paced and high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities:

  • End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls.
  • Processing timesheets, payroll adjustments and employee data changes.
  • Managing onboarding, offboarding, employee transfers and payroll variations.
  • Maintaining accurate employee master data and payroll records.
  • Processing leave transactions and reconciling employee entitlements, including long service leave.
  • Calculating termination and off-cycle payments.
  • Conducting payroll audits, reconciliations and quality assurance checks.
  • Responding to payroll enquiries from employees, site teams and key stakeholders.
  • Interpreting and applying payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and state-based requirements.
  • Preparing payroll reports and supporting payroll-related analysis and reporting activities.
  • Maintaining payroll procedures, processing checklists and documentation.
  • Contributing to process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

About You:

You're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes. You have a strong customer focus, build effective working relationships and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Most importantly, you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

You can demonstrate:

  • Minimum 3 years' payroll experience in a large and complex environment.
  • Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with onboarding, offboarding, leave management and payroll reconciliations.
  • Knowledge of state-based long service leave requirements.
  • Payroll systems experience, with SAP experience highly desirable.
  • Exposure to time and attendance systems such as Kronos will be highly regarded.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
  • A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

What's in it for me?

  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
  • Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
  • Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
  • The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

Sounds like you? To apply for this position please follow the link on the careers section of the Lintranet and enter 763523 into keywords.

Further information:

Applications close 22nd September 2026 at 11:55pm

At Linfox we are committed to your career development, and we encourage you to discuss your career aspirations with your manager. As a courtesy and recognising our values, you are required to inform your current manager of this application prior to attending a 1st interview.

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include, but not be limited to, a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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