Payroll Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Payroll Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build or further develop their payroll career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.

• Process employee commencements, salary changes, and terminations.

• Assist with the administration of leave entitlements, superannuation, and payroll deductions.

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, taxation requirements, and company policies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous administration, payroll, or finance experience.

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• A willingness to learn and develop within the payroll profession.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP (desired but not essential)

• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and employment conditions (advantageous).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Career development and training opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a growing organisation.