Location: Adelaide, City Fringe
Salary Package: Up to $100k + Super. Negotiable based on experience
Role Highlights:
This is a highly operational Payroll Officer position responsible for processing high volume pays across multiple awards and Enterprise Agreements. The role requires accuracy, resilience and strong attention to detail, balanced with a mindset open to change and improvement. You will be part of a dedicated payroll team supporting a large, distributed workforce in a fast-paced environment.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer is responsible for accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing, award and EA interpretation, payroll reporting, and responding to payroll queries. As the organisation progresses through system and process modernisation, you will contribute to improving workflows, reducing manual processes and enhancing compliance and control.
Responsibilities
* End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls within strict deadlines.
* Interpret and apply multiple Enterprise Agreements and Awards
* Ensure employees are correctly classified under the appropriate EA or Award.
* Maintain accurate payroll, leave and termination records.
* Process leave, leave encashments and termination payments in line with policy and legislation.
* Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
* Produce payroll reports to meet internal and statutory requirements.
* Assist with month-end payroll processes.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including reducing manual and paper-based processes.
* Work collaboratively within the payroll team to maintain service levels during periods of change.
Candidate ProfileTo be successful in this role, you will bring:
* 3-5+ years' experience in a permanent, high-volume payroll role.
* Strong experience interpreting complex Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
* Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
* High attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Confidence working in fast-paced, on-site environments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience with Chris21 (highly regarded), or the ability to quickly learn new payroll systems.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to suggest improvements.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
* Resilience, professionalism and a respectful, team-oriented approach.
Company, Culture & Benefits
This organisation is a long-standing Australian business with a strong focus on quality, safety, sustainability and doing things the right way. The culture values accountability, respect and teamwork, with leaders who encourage constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
While the environment is fast-paced and operationally demanding, employees are supported by experienced managers and a collaborative payroll team.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary package.
* Stable, permanent employment.
* Exposure to payroll transformation and systems improvement initiatives.
* Opportunity to build deeper technical payroll expertise.
* A values-driven workplace with strong family-business foundations.
ApplyIf you are a hands-on Payroll Officer who enjoys high-volume processing, values accuracy and compliance, and wants to contribute to a payroll function undergoing positive change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume via the "Apply" link.