Payroll Team Leader

There to care. Here for good.

An exciting Full Time opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Team Leader.

Here at Helping Hand we've been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That's a long journey, and we're proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we're on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

Based at our Tranmere Corporate Office, as our Payroll Team Leader, you will provide strong leadership to the Payroll Team, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance, support staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality payroll services in line with Helping Hand's standards and customer service ethos.

You will be responsible for maintaining an accurate and comprehensive payroll system, ensuring the timely processing of both fortnightly and ad-hoc payrolls.

This role also involves delivering accurate payroll calculations, including back payments, termination payments, end of month processing, FBT reporting and end of financial year reconciliations.

You'll also make an impact by:

• Assisting with the efficient provision of administration support to stakeholders
• Providing support and assistance to the Payroll Team providing services to sites
• Generating payroll and statistical reports using a variety of data management systems, maintaining a high level of data integrity.
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with relevant awards / agreements ensuring payroll conditions and benefits are accurate.
• Delivering effective project outcomes within the agreed timeframes.

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of 10 years of payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial awards and general conditions of employment associated with wages/salary payments.
• Intermediate / Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and managers to explain issues with patience and education.
• The ability to work in a busy environment.
• Valid NDIS screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Experience and knowledge of the aged care sector
• Experience using Aurion, PayGlobal or Optima Software

Please click the link below to view the position description:

Payroll Team Leader

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

At Helping Hand, you'll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.

• We are where you are

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

• We care how you are

Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact the Recruitment Team on

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.