Payroll Officer
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Role Overview
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team based at our Perth depot.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience to join a supportive team and play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.
You’ll be working with PayGlobal initially, so experience with the system will be highly regarded. As we continue our transition to Dayforce, you’ll also have the opportunity to be trained and upskilled on the new system as part of this exciting transformation.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to build their payroll career within a growing national business.
Key Responsibilities
- Process end-to-end payroll accurately and efficiently within required deadlines
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure payroll data is kept up to date
- Manage payroll enquiries from employees and provide timely and professional support
- Ensure payroll processing complies with relevant legislation, awards and company policies
- Process new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll changes
- Complete payroll reconciliations and assist with payroll reporting
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
- Work closely with HR and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is accurate
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information
- Support the transition from PayGlobal to Dayforce, including system testing, training and implementation activities
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and highly detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in payroll.
You will ideally have:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a payroll role
Experience processing payroll in a medium to large organisation
PayGlobal experience highly regarded
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good understanding of payroll processes, compliance and relevant legislation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
A willingness to learn and adapt to new payroll systems and processes
Why Join Centurion?
Join a well-established Australian business with over 50 years of industry experience
Work as part of a supportive and collaborative team
Opportunity to develop your payroll skills and career within a national organisation
Be part of Centurion’s transition to Dayforce, gaining valuable experience with a new payroll system
Work in a fast-paced and varied environment where no two days are the same
Join a business that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
Company Overview
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
How to Apply
- If you’re an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you . If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au
- Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.
- Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.
About Centurion Transport
Australian independent transport and logistics company serving resources, energy, construction, retail, and regional communities nationwide.
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