Junior Payroll Specialist – End-to-End Australian Payroll

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

onsite parking

Employee discounts

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Appreciating Talent is seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to join our team in Sydney. You will be exposed to payroll processing and will grow your payroll knowledge in a supportive environment.

The role suits someone with payroll exposure who is organised, detail-focused and keen to learn, with a real interest in developing payroll skills. Onsite parking and employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a payroll or payroll administration role.
• Exposure to processing payroll in an end-to-end environment.
• Basic understanding of Australian payroll legislation (PAYG, superannuation, Fair Work).
• Experience with payroll systems; Employment Hero is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable with numbers and payroll data.
• Good Excel skills and spreadsheet confidence.
• Ability to assist with payroll reconciliations and data checks.
• Strong communication and customer-focused responses to employee queries.
• Organised and able to meet payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll accurately and on time.
• Support end-to-end payroll activities and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll laws and policies.
• Utilise payroll software (e.g., Employment Hero) effectively.
• Assist payroll team with data checks and reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numbers & payroll data

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Appreciating Talent is seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to join our team in Sydney. You will be exposed to payroll processing and will grow your payroll knowledge in a supportive environment.

The role suits someone with payroll exposure who is organised, detail-focused and keen to learn, with a real interest in developing payroll skills. Onsite parking and employee benefits are available.