Payroll Officer Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve supported payroll for a large team across multiple sites, and I know what it takes to keep wages accurate when time sheets pile up. At [Previous Company], we processed payroll fortnightly for around 350 staff, with strict deadlines and a need to get things right first time. A recent month saw only two minor corrections after submission, and that came from late time data rather than processing errors. I’m comfortable with the pace, the audits, and the attention to detail you’d expect in [Company Name]. I’m strong on payroll data management, file maintenance, and record accuracy. I work well with time sheets, wage calculations, and superannuation administration, and I understand how to interpret awards without slowing the process. I keep managers informed with clear advice on deductions, benefits, and compliance, and I’ve built repeatable processes for onboarding new staff and finalising files when people move on. One example from my role at [Previous Company] involved a mid year firmware upgrade to our payroll system that touched multiple data feeds. I coordinated data clean up, verified employee records, and aligned the time sheet data with the new workflow. Results were immediate: no payroll delays in the first cycle after go live and a smoother audit trail that significantly reduced query backlogs for two consecutive quarters. I’m available to discuss how I can contribute to your team at [Company Name]. If it suits, I can chat next week about how we might streamline the payroll file set and improve reporting for managers. Kind regards, [Your Name]