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.