Payroll Officer

• Adelaide (Head Office), SA, Australia, 5000

• Professional Services

• Fixed-Term Contract - Full-Time

• Fixed-Term Contract - Part-Time

Join a Purpose-Driven Organization Where Your Work Makes a Difference

At Uniting Communities, we believe that every employee deserves to be paid accurately, on time, and with confidence. Behind every successful payroll cycle is a dedicated professional who cares about people, precision, and service. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term, full-time contract. We are also open to considering applications from candidates seeking a 0.8 FTE arrangement.

Reporting to the Payroll Specialist, you'll play an important role in delivering end-to-end payroll services for a large and diverse workforce. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.

What You'll Be Doing

As a trusted payroll professional, you will:

• Process fortnightly payroll activities accurately and on time.
• Manage employee payroll transactions, including allowances, entitlements, terminations, and manual payments.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide high-quality customer service to employees and leaders.
• Support payroll reporting, compliance requirements, and data integrity activities.
• Work closely with Payroll and People & Culture colleagues to deliver efficient and seamless payroll outcomes.
• Position Description - Payroll Officer

About You

You're a detail-oriented and customer-focused payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting things right.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Previous payroll experience within a medium to large organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Why Join Uniting Communities?

This is more than a payroll role. It's an opportunity to contribute to an organization that supports people to live their best lives while being part of a workplace where you can thrive personally and professionally.

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports a purpose-driven organization.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to build valuable experience within a large and diverse workforce.
• Flexible working options, with applications from candidates seeking 0.8 FTE warmly welcomed.
• A culture guided by our values of Kind, Bold and Genuine.

Location & Contract

Location: Adelaide CBD, 43 Franklin Street

Contract: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (applications from candidates seeking 0.8 FTE will also be considered)

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding payroll opportunity where your expertise is valued, your contribution is recognized, and your work genuinely supports people every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that is Kind, Bold and Genuine.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.