Senior Payroll Officer

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Flexibility That Supports Your Life

After your probation (subject to performance), you have the flexibility to work from home along with the choice between:

• Monthly rostered days off, or
• A 9-day fortnight

giving you more control over your time and work life balance.

Grow With a Specialist Organisation

Because personal injury is the only thing we do, EML offers one of the most stable and future‑focused careers in the industry. Our deep expertise, purpose‑driven work and development pathways help you build a long‑term career in a field where your skills will always be in demand. EML’s investment in AI-powered technology is designed to reduce admin, giving you more time to focus on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Make a real difference in people's lives with EML

Are you passionate about helping people get their lives back after injury or illness?

As Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, our sole focus is helping people return to work safely and confidently after a workplace incident.

We’re now welcoming applications for Senior Payroll Officer to join our supportive, purpose‑driven team in Sydney on a Permanent, full time. This is deeply meaningful work where your empathy, problem‑solving and commitment have a profound impact every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the development and delivery of payroll strategy, ensuring efficiency, scalability and strong business partnerships. Collaborate with our onshore and offshore team, Finance, and support new starters.
• Manage the end-to-end fortnightly payroll cycle, including data entry, validations, leave, deductions, adjustments, reconciliations, month-end tasks and payments.
• Prepare accurate and timely ad-hoc reports. Raise risks and issues early.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements, including cost-benefit analysis and training. Support payroll projects alongside BAU.
• Champion continuous improvement and stay across industry trends to ensure best practice.

What We’re Looking For

It’s ok if you haven’t done this before, what matters most is your commitment to helping others that can make you a great fit for the role. Do you have…

• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a fast-paced, complex business environment. Payroll project or transformation experience is ideal.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Aurion Payroll, including payroll processing and administration.
• Workday experience highly desirable or comparable system knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance, including modern awards, payroll tax, superannuation, PAYG and workers compensation. This includes Single Touch Payroll and Payday Super.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly in payroll reporting, data analysis and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service. Strong time management, with a flexible, collaborative and resilient approach under pressure.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of EML

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

• Hybrid work options for better balance.
• Fitness Passport providing heavily discounted access to your local gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub plus discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners.
• Corporate wellbeing program, including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive learning and development tailored to help you grow.
• More than a traditional Employee Assistance Program, our EAP provides access to professional medical advice and safety features for our employees and their families
• Company-wide celebration events that keep us connected.
• Annual incentive scheme + regular salary reviews.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a purposeful, people‑focused career with stability, balance and a culture that celebrates you we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help people get their lives back.

About Us

There’s huge satisfaction from knowing that your talent and hard work has a purpose. You will be making a difference that counts.

Our people care about making a difference. We are looking for people who share our commitment to positive change. Once we have found you, we pull out all the stops to keep you.

The focus and support we provide for career development are one of the reasons we have such a vibrant, engaged, and talented team.

You will not be forgotten here.
Your career at EML will be full of opportunities to gain new skills, work, grow and succeed with us.