Payroll Officer

About the Job

Permanent full-time position based in Oakleigh, VIC

Join a stable global market leader with iconic brands across Australia and New Zealand

Own weekly payroll delivery in a high-volume, multi-country environment

Work with leading payroll and HR platforms including ADP, SuccessFactors and Tanda

Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

About the Company

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, operating in more than 70 countries and supporting homes, workplaces, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. Our local brands include Lockwood, Yale, Whitco and ABLOY.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Pacific and North East Asia Shared Services Payroll team on a permanent full-time basis.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of weekly payroll across Australia and New Zealand. While you will be part of a broader payroll function, this role is suited to someone who can operate with autonomy, manage competing priorities and take ownership of day-to-day payroll outcomes.

You will work closely with HR, Finance, operational leaders, employees and external providers to ensure payroll obligations are met and employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

End-to-end weekly payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand

Processing employee movements, allowances, deductions, leave and separation payments

Maintaining accurate payroll, HRIS and time and attendance records across ADP, SuccessFactors and Tanda

Responding to payroll enquiries from employees, managers and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner

Preparing payroll reporting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end activities, including STP, payroll tax and superannuation obligations

Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies, system issues and data integrity matters

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience in a payroll officer, payroll specialist or end-to-end payroll role

Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, taxation and superannuation requirements

Experience working to strict payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of payroll outcomes

Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, with exposure to SuccessFactors and Tanda advantageous

Clear communication skills and confidence working with employees, managers and internal stakeholders

Why ASSA ABLOY?

Join a stable global business where you can take ownership of payroll delivery, work with leading systems and support some of Australia's most recognised access solution brands.

In addition, you'll enjoy:

Free onsite parking and a convenient Oakleigh location close to shops, cafés and public transport

Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential wellbeing support for employees and families

Staff discounts across ASSA ABLOY products for personal use

Access to discounted health insurance

Access to novated leasing options

Employee events and social activities throughout the year, including site celebrations and team events

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking to join a stable global business where you can operate with autonomy and take ownership of payroll outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.