Payroll Officer

Company DescriptionLendi Group is a market-leading digital platform business that is focused on revolutionising the entire property journey. It operates Lendi - Australia’s original and #1 digital mortgage brand - and the iconic Aussie franchise.Powered by an advanced AI proprietary platform, a national network of 1,300 brokers, 230 retail stores, a team of experienced buyer’s agents, integrated property search and conveyancing, Aussie is supporting customers at every step of their property journey to find, buy and own with more confidence than ever before. Lendi Group’s loan book is more than $100b and it was named Australia’s Aggregator of the Year for 2024.Why Join Us?Innovation at Our Core – We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create better solutions.Work with the Best – Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in fintech, financial services, and strategy.Make an Impact – Contribute to meaningful projects that shape our business and the future of property finance.Grow & Evolve – Develop your skills and advance your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer to join our Finance team and own the end-to-end payroll process. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll and Accounts Payable, you’ll make sure our people are paid accurately and on time - while helping shape how we do payroll in a fast-growing, tech-forward business.This is a hands-on role that blends day-to-day payroll operations with opportunities to improve processes, drive automation, and contribute to our evolution into an AI-native finance function.What You'll DoRun payroll end-to-end: fortnightly and out-of-cycle payments, terminations, and one-off adjustments.Process commissions and ensure all calculations are accurate and timely.Support the employee lifecycle by checking onboarding, changes, and offboarding data for accuracy.Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation across all states.Reconcile and report PAYG, superannuation, child support, and other deductions.Prepare payroll journals and reports to support month-end and year-end processes.Respond to payroll queries with accuracy, empathy, and clear communication.Champion continuous improvement and look for ways to streamline processes, automate tasks, and leverage AI-driven tools.Support ad hoc finance tasks, including maintaining expense systems and audit prep.QualificationsWhat you’ll bring2+ years’ experience in payroll, ideally in a small to medium-sized organisation.Solid knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and termination pay.Experience with Employment Hero (HRIS) or KeyPay, and Excel is a plus, but not a must.Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar (desirable).Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.A proactive, service-oriented mindset - you take pride in getting things right.Great communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.Confidence working autonomously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Additional InformationAdditional informationLendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. Bringing together diverse expertise, innovative technology and a customer-first approach, our teams work seamlessly to simplify the property journey, helping Australians find, buy and own property with confidence.BenefitsWe support our people in a variety of ways, but a few of the benefits that our people rave about include:A vibrant, relaxed, yet professional culture.Hybrid working arrangement designed to support work-life balance, while fostering meaningful connection and collaboration.A holistic wellbeing programs offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health, and financial wellbeing services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work.generous paid Parental Leave: we celebrate our growing Lendi Group family with 18-26 weeks leave for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers.An additional week’s Loyalty Leave each year after reaching 3 years’ service.Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety.Our culture is guided by our three core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. These values are part of our DNA—helping us attract, engage, and grow the right talent while building best-in-class products. Together with our principles, they guide how we collaborate, support one another, and make decisions to drive progress with purpose.We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community at Lendi Group. We believe that a team reflecting the world around us leads to greater innovation, stronger collaboration, and a more engaging workplace.This is an opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven company that’s transforming the homeownership journey.Ready to contribute to Lendi Group’s next chapter? Apply now and be part of something big!#lendigroup