Senior Payroll Specialist

About Us

Internal Reference Number: 4131

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

Are you a payroll professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for getting things right? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is focused on supporting remediation efforts across a range of payroll matters while also providing end-to-end payroll coverage across multiple pay cycles.

• Support payroll remediation initiatives by identifying, correcting, and helping prevent payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain strong understanding and application of relevant legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Deliver payroll services in line with best practice and internal standards to uphold payroll integrity.
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure correct payroll processing and record keeping.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally within medium to large organisations.
• Experience with Large ERPs preferably SuccessFactors, ECP, SAP ECC.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, modern awards, and EAs.
• Experience supporting payroll compliance or remediation projects is highly regarded.
• Solid accounting knowledge or qualifications (e.g. Cert IV or higher in Payroll/Accounting).
• Proven ability to work accurately under pressure, handle confidential information with integrity, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Why work for us!

Komatsu 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.
• 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.