Payroll Specialist

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Contour Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Who are we

We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.

Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year


It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end payroll cycles for all team members
  • Ensure compliance with Fair Work, Clerks and Call Centre Awards, and legislation
  • Administer PAYG, superannuation, Single Touch Payroll and reimbursements
  • Maintain accurate employee records, leave accruals and entitlements
  • Reconcile payroll with Finance, support audits and reporting
  • Look for ways to improve accuracy, efficiency and automation
  • Partner with Finance and People & Culture to align payroll with workforce changes
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a high-growth environment
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance
  • Proficiency in Xero or Rippling
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills - bonus points for bring AI prowess with you.
  • Sharp attention to detail and accuracy
  • Integrity, discretion, and excellent communication
Why You'll Love It
  • Competitive pay and benefits - including a monthly subscription allowance and Birthday leave
  • A chance to own payroll in a fast-scaling business
  • Input into process improvements and system upgrades
  • Supportive team with mentorship and growth opportunities
  • A startup environment with structure, stability and plenty of impact

Ready to be the person everyone relies on come payday? Apply now and help keep our rocket ship running smoothly.

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