Payroll Officer

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer.

Your journey starts here. 

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Northern Star Resources is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Corporate Office in Subiaco on a full‑time permanent basis working Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate personnel records in line with statutory requirements and the Company’s Quality Systems.

Here is what awaits you.

• Collaborate with the Payroll shared services team to reconcile payroll data
• Process and verify payroll transactions on a fortnightly, and ad hoc basis
• Ensure payroll payments are accurate, compliant with legislation, and meet deadlines
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records
• Administer End of Pay and End of Month processes, including GL and superannuation reconciliations
• Respond to and resolve complex payroll enquiries accurately and promptly
• Work closely with Payroll, HR and Finance stakeholders to identify process improvements

To thrive in this role, you will need.

Experience: 2–3 years demonstrated experience, exposure to SAP Payroll and SuccessFactors, sound knowledge of payroll legislation, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and intermediate MS Excel skills.

Qualifications: High attention to detail and data accuracy, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently with initiative, and experience with SuccessFactors (desirable). Current C Class Drivers Licence

Passion for Growth: Success in this role will come from a high-performing individual who is passionate about growth, demonstrates high attention to detail, strong payroll legislation knowledge, the ability to meet deadlines, excellent communication skills, and confidence using payroll systems and Excel, while working collaboratively within a busy corporate team and championing our STARR Core Values.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance. 
•  An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.  

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!