Experienced Senior Payroll Officer managing end‑to‑end payroll, compliance, reporting and stakeholder support.
As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of end‑to‑end payroll services. This includes payroll processing, statutory obligations, reporting, reconciliations and responding to payroll enquiries.
You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure employee data is accurate, payroll transactions are compliant with awards, EBAs and legislation, and payroll issues are resolved efficiently. The role also plays a key part in continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening payroll controls and supporting payroll system administration.
About you
You are an experienced payroll professional with a strong technical background and a high attention to detail. You bring a customer‑focused approach, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality, tact and professionalism.
You have hands‑on experience using Preceda and are confident managing end‑to‑end payroll, interpreting awards and EBAs, and applying Australian payroll legislation. You are proactive, solutions‑focused and able to prioritise effectively in a deadline‑driven environment, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders.
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
Flexible working arrangements
50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
Family-friendly certified employer
18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – [email protected] to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.
