Part-Time Payroll Officer

seek.com.au; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Family-owned local business

Supportive team environment

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to manage payroll for approximately 60 employees. This role is about two days per week, offering flexibility within a friendly, local business environment.

You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain records, and comply with Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, and PAYG requirements while addressing employee queries professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation and PAYG rules.
• Experience interpreting awards, overtime and allowances.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for ~60 employees.
• Check timesheets, hours, allowances, overtime and leave entitlements.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and on time; maintain records.
• Manage superannuation contributions and payroll tax where applicable.
• Handle PAYG withholding and STP reporting accurately.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Respond to payroll queries professionally; maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with awards, agreements and employment legislation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Australian payroll rules

STP/ PAYG knowledge

Payroll software

Time management

Independence

Confidentiality

Industry knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and organised Part-Time Payroll Officer to join our team and take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 60 employees.

About the Role

This is a part-time opportunity requiring approximately two days per week, making it ideal for someone looking for flexibility while maintaining a rewarding role in payroll and administration.

Working closely with management, you will be responsible for ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time, while maintaining accurate payroll records and meeting relevant compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 60 employees.
• Check and process timesheets, hours worked, allowances, overtime and leave entitlements.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update employee details as required.
• Manage superannuation contributions and payroll tax obligations, where applicable.
• Ensure PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and other payroll obligations are completed correctly.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements (where applicable) and employment legislation.

About You

• Previous experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A sound understanding of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation and PAYG requirements.
• Experience interpreting modern awards, overtime and allowances.
• Good computer skills and experience using payroll software.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with employees.
• A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in transport, logistics or a similar industry would be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Part-time hours, approximately two days per week.
• A flexible working arrangement for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to work with a growing, family-owned local business.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• A role where your experience and contribution will be valued.