Payroll Administrator

4 days ago

Adelaide, Australia Gracewell Group Full time

Our client, a leading national organisation based in Adelaide, is seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic People & Culture team. With over 900 employees across Australia, they require a motivated individual who is committed to delivering an accurate, timely, and people-focused payroll service.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, People & Culture, the Payroll Administrator will ensure all payroll operations are completed accurately and on schedule. The role will support an outsourced payroll model, overseeing data accuracy, compliance, and responding to employee queries with exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver a high-quality, accurate, and timely payroll service across fortnightly and alternate weekly schedules.
- Manage timesheet entries, new employee setups, record maintenance, and system updates.
- Respond to payroll queries and process necessary corrections promptly.
- Accurately process quarterly incentives, annual wage increases, reclassifications, and promotions.
- Interpret awards and agreements to facilitate accurate payroll delivery.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all payroll-related reporting obligations.
- Input, process, and verify weekly, monthly, and end-of-year payroll reporting.
- Manage wage uploads, Power BI reporting inputs, superannuation contributions, and leave records.
- Support continuous improvement projects to enhance payroll processes and systems.

Key Performance Indicators

- Payroll timelines consistently met with minimal errors.
- Responsive and accurate service delivery to employees and managers.
- Compliance across all payroll processes and reporting requirements.
- Successful completion of improvement projects on time.

About You

You will bring a strong attention to detail, a genuine care for people, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Skills and Experience

- Minimum 2 years’ payroll administration experience (desired).
- Strong knowledge of:
- Fair Work / National Employment Standards
- Award interpretation
- PAYG, HELP, and Superannuation obligations
- Payroll calculations and termination processes
- Single Touch Payroll and Paid Parental Leave scheme
- Workcover
- Working knowledge of relevant industrial agreements and legislation.
- Sound understanding of Superannuation and Long Service Leave Act.
- Proficiency with payroll software (experience with Wageloch, Preceda, and Power BI highly regarded but not essential).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong numeracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience supporting a geographically dispersed workforce is beneficial.

Why Join Our Client?

You will be part of a passionate and supportive team that values trust, innovation, courage, and collaboration. They are committed to making a difference for their employees and stakeholders every day.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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