Hybrid Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Agile & Process Pro

Cluey Learning; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Birthday leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tutoring discounts

Job summary

Cluey Learning is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to own the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely payments in line with Australian law. You will work with People & Culture and Finance to deliver a compliant and positive payroll experience for employees, tutors and instructors.

This role emphasizes autonomy, precision, confidentiality and ongoing process improvements, including AI-enabled automation to boost productivity. Hybrid Sydney work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Australian payroll roles.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
• Experience with ADP and Employment Hero.
• Experience using AI tools to automate tasks and improve reporting.
• High accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and deadline management.
• Strong communication and customer focus.
• Payroll or related qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles end-to-end.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Prepare and reconcile PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment laws and Modern Awards.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and process reimbursements.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Finance to improve payroll processes, including AI-driven automation.
• Support additional payroll and finance activities as required.

Skills

3+ years exp

Australian payroll law

ADP

Employment Hero

AI automation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

ADP

Employment Hero

Job description

Cluey Learning is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to own the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely payments in line with Australian law. You will work with People & Culture and Finance to deliver a compliant and positive payroll experience for employees, tutors and instructors.

This role emphasizes autonomy, precision, confidentiality and ongoing process improvements, including AI-enabled automation to boost productivity. Hybrid Sydney work arrangement offered.