PAYROLL OFFICER

Job ID
931420
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Brisbane
Categories
HR / Training
Applications close
08 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

ABOUT US

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

As a Payroll Officer, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and legislation. You’ll act as a subject matter expert within the team, resolving complex payroll queries, coaching and mentoring peers, and identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes.

You’ll liaise closely with HR, Finance, Reward, and external payroll providers to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering great service while driving improvement.

• Process accurate and timely monthly payrolls, including off-cycle payments when needed.
• Manage payroll-related queries and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure payroll compliance by interpreting salaried contracts, Awards, and EAs.
• Maintain payroll records and review pay journals and reports.
• Support payroll training, onboarding, and process documentation.
• Act as a super user for payroll systems such as Oracle HRIS and Preceda.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and transformation projects.