Senior Payroll Officer

Bradken is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative wear products and services for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce and manufacturing operations across multiple regions, we support customers operating in some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our HR Services & Reward team on a 12-month fixed term parental leave cover based in Burswood.

This role will suit someone with strong Australian payroll experience who can step in with confidence, manage deadlines, and support accurate payroll delivery across a busy operational workforce. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership capabiliy in a high performing payroll team - drive process improvements, support payroll system transitions, and implement automation initiatives.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Services Manager - APAC, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of Australian payroll services, including weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.

You will work closely with employees, managers, supervisors, Finance and HR teams to ensure payroll data, queries, reconciliations and reporting are managed accurately and professionally.

You will be responsible for

• Accurate and timely processing of Australian weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Managing payroll data, employee changes, benefits, deductions and terminations
• Supporting time and attendance processes for hourly and operational employees
• Interpreting payroll and time clock data in line with awards, agreements and legislation
• Responding to payroll queries from employees, managers and supervisors
• Completing payroll reconciliations, reports, records and audit-related activities
• Supporting payroll process improvements and maintaining strong data accuracy
• Handling confidential employee information with care, discretion and integrity

About you

You are an experienced payroll professional who brings accuracy, ownership and sound judgement.

You will bring

• Minimum 3 to 5+ years’ Australian payroll experience
• Experience using ADP (preferred) or a similar payroll system
• Experience with time and attendance systems, such as Kronos or similar
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, agreements, tax, superannuation and wage compliance
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A practical, service-focused approach when supporting employees and managers
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, industrial services or another operational workforce environment will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced payroll professional with strong Australian payroll knowledge and ADP experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Why join Bradken?

Bradken is a global business supporting the mining and resources sector with engineered products and solutions. You will join a supportive HR Services & Reward team where payroll accuracy, service and accountability matter.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a meaningful fixed term role with clear ownership, strong systems exposure and the chance to contribute from day one.

We offer

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• EAP for you and your family

Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

How we hire

Only applicants who currently hold full, unrestricted Australian working rights and are based in Australia will be considered.

About Our Screening Process

As we work with teams around the world, time‑zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation, we may invite candidates to complete a one‑way video screening at a time that suits them.If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this.

Before commencing employment , you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.