Payroll Officer

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. 

Vinidex
For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. 

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.  

We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites, and are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

What will you do
We are on the lookout for a
Payroll Officer
who is detail-orientated to join our small supportive team in
Smithfield
who's not just great with numbers, but also passionate about delivering fantastic customer service.

In this busy role, you will report to the Payroll Manager and be responsible for delivering accurate and confidential payroll services in accordance with relevant legislation, awards, and agreements. You'll support payroll compliance, reporting, and system integrity while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running smooth on time accurate payrolls (weekly & fortnightly)
• Maintain payroll governance and compliance to support identification and resolution of payroll risks and issues Handling leave reconciliations, journals, and EOFY processes
• Keeping our payroll systems (ADP Payforce, ADP Realtime, Kronos, Workday) updated
• Assisting with payroll reporting, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborating with HR and Finance to keep everything moving
• Contributing to process improvements and team projects

About you

• Ideally you have 2 years' experience as a Payroll Officer within a Manufacturing, or FMCG industry.
• Solid knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, EBAs, and awards
• Computer literate with Intermediate Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP highly regarded)
• Experienced in ADP Payforce, ADP Realtime, Kronos, Time and Attendance, and Workday is essential
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders and customers
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
• Excellent time management and coordination skills with a sense of urgency, results focused, with high attention to detail and analytical mindset
• You have a can-do attitude, are flexible, adaptable and customer focused in everything you do
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident.

Why join us? We care

• Hybrid role working 3 days per week in office and 2 days from home (Initially full time in the office when training)
• Flexible working hours to allow you to do the school drop off/ pick up or work on your health and wellbeing
• STI program and annual pay review are just some of the ways we reward our employees for their contribution
• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment
• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family
• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
• Career development opportunities at locally and globally
• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

Apply today and help us make life flow. For more information this role, please contact Carla Treuer on

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company's "Growth with Purpose" strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation