Payroll Officer

About Us

Internal Reference number: 4173

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

At Komatsu, we’re looking for a skilled Payroll Officer to take ownership of end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand — weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles. You’ll be the go-to expert ensuring compliance, accuracy, and high-quality service, working with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.

This role plays a critical part in delivering a seamless payroll experience and supporting transformation initiatives across our P&C and finance functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing of payroll in line with EAs, contracts, and company policies with accuracy and in a timely fashion.
• Handling PAYG, super, payroll tax, and other legislative reporting.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Maintaining and generating compliant payroll records and reporting.
• Supporting audits and financial planning process.
• Executing end-of-month/year processes and payroll-related improvements.
• Supporting and educating managers, P&C, and employees on payroll matters.

What we are looking for:

• Proven hands-on expertise in end-to-end payroll (AU/NZ), legislation, STP2, super, EA/award interpretation working within a large payroll environment.
• Experience with Excel, SAP ECC6, CATS, and SuccessFactors.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• A team player who can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in payroll system transformation or integration projects.
• Solid understanding of payroll-related compliance and reporting.

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.