Payroll Associate (Australian Payroll)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Associate to join our team supporting Australian payroll operations. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on Australian payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple Australian entities, supporting compliance requirements, and delivering quality service to employees and stakeholders.

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What You’ll Do

Payroll Processing

• Prepare, review, and accurately enter payroll data including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, allowances, and deductions
• Support end-to-end processing of fortnightly Australian payroll
• Validate timesheets and leave entries prior to payroll runs
• Perform payroll calculations including overtime, penalties, and leave accruals

Compliance & Quality Checks

• Help ensure payroll activities comply with Australian legislation and payroll regulations
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and variance checks
• Identify errors and support audit and reporting reviews

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to payroll inquiries via shared mailboxes
• Provide timely and professional support to employees and HR partners
• Escalate complex issues to senior payroll team members when required

Data & Records Management

• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files
• Ensure strict confidentiality and data privacy standards
• Prepare standard payroll reports as needed

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• At least 2 years experience in end to end Australian payroll
• Good Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, basic formulas)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Willing to work Australian shift hours

Preferred

• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (ATO, superannuation, Modern Awards)
• Experience with payroll systems such as Chris21/iChris, SAP, Oracle, Preceda, Pay Global, or similar
• BPO or Shared Services experience supporting Australian or APAC clients