Graduate / Junior Payroll Administrator

Michael Page; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a large national employer in Australia to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This role offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and clear career progression within a supportive payroll team.

You will assist with payroll processing, maintain records, handle variations, and respond to enquiries while ensuring compliance and data integrity across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in payroll.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll
• Maintain employee payroll records and data integrity
• Process payroll variations including new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company policies
• Work closely with the broader payroll and finance team on continuous process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll function

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

Our client is a large national, private equity-backed organisation operating across Australia with a strong reputation within its sector. With significant investment in people, systems, and growth, the business offers a dynamic and supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to develop and progress their careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people through a comprehensive training program, ongoing mentoring, and clearly defined career progression pathways. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some administration experience, you'll be supported every step of the way as you build your payroll expertise.

Job Description

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll
• Maintain employee payroll records and data integrity
• Process payroll variations including new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company policies
• Work closely with the broader payroll and finance team on continuous process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll function

The Successful Applicant

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in payroll
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative