Part-Time Payroll Specialist | Hybrid & Growth Ready

Beacon Lighting Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Paid birthday leave

Wellbeing days

Profit share

Team discounts

Flexibility

Job summary

Beacon Lighting Group is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Team in Melbourne. You will support end-to-end payroll, maintain accurate employee data, and ensure compliance with policies and legislative requirements.

The role offers hybrid work, on-site parking, and a collaborative HR/Payroll team. Key duties include processing fortnightly payroll, data management for new starters and changes, month/year-end activities, and employee assistance with payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Payroll Officer position or similar.
• Experience within a retail environment is highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of payroll practices, processes and procedures.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret payroll reports and identify discrepancies.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently support employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the payroll system, including employee data management for new starters, transfers, promotions and terminations.
• Assist with the processing of fortnightly payroll, ensuring timesheets, leave applications and employee information are accurate and discrepancies are resolved.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support a compliant and auditable payroll process.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reporting, reconciliations and statutory obligations such as payroll tax and year-end reporting.
• Support the preparation and processing of employee incentive payments in line with company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees regarding payroll processes, including timesheets and leave approvals.
• Manage payroll inbox queries and provide timely responses to employees and managers.
• Assist with system administration and access, including ADP and T2W.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports and assist with ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Support payroll projects, process improvements and other administrative activities across the broader Payroll and HR function.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Excel (advanced)

Communication

Tools

ADP

T2W

Payroll systems

Job description

Beacon Lighting Group is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Team in Melbourne. You will support end-to-end payroll, maintain accurate employee data, and ensure compliance with policies and legislative requirements.

The role offers hybrid work, on-site parking, and a collaborative HR/Payroll team. Key duties include processing fortnightly payroll, data management for new starters and changes, month/year-end activities, and employee assistance with payroll