Payroll Administration Officer

Reo Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Internal promotions

Adelaide CBD location

Job summary

Reo Group is seeking an enthusiastic payroll administrator to join our Adelaide CBD team on a temporary basis with potential for permanency. You will work closely with an experienced Payroll Manager, receive training, and develop hands-on payroll skills in a supportive environment.

No prior payroll experience is essential for the right person, provided you have a keen eye for detail, reliability and a proactive, learn‑and‑grow mindset.

Qualifications

• Entry-level considered for the right attitude and potential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll tasks.
• Willingness to learn and grow within payroll processes.
• Team-focused approach with good communication.
• Confidential information handling and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records and keep information up to date.
• Handle commencements, terminations and changes to employee details.
• Support interpretation and application of awards and entitlements.
• Assist with timesheet checking, leave processing and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to payroll-related queries professionally.
• Maintain payroll documentation and employee records.
• Support superannuation, payroll tax and related admin tasks.
• Assist Payroll Manager with general admin and process improvements.
• Learn payroll knowledge through hands-on training and guidance.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Employment: Temporary, with potential to transition to permanent
Location: Adelaide CBD
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Role Highlights

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in payroll administration within a supportive team environment. Working closely with an experienced and approachable Payroll Manager, you'll receive training, guidance and the opportunity to build your skills on the job.
Previous payroll experience isn't essential for the right person. We're open to someone at entry level who has a great attitude, strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn. The business has a strong history of recognising its people and promoting internally, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn, grow and build a long-term career.

Organisation

Our client is an established organisation based in Adelaide's CBD, offering a supportive working environment and a strong focus on developing its people. With an experienced manager who is happy to share their knowledge and a history of internal recognition and career progression, this is an opportunity to join a team where you're supported to build your confidence and capability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Assist with processing employee commencements, terminations and changes to employee details.
• Support the interpretation and application of relevant awards, entitlements and payroll procedures.
• Assist with timesheet checking, leave processing and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to payroll-related queries in a professional and helpful manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and employee records.
• Assist with superannuation, payroll tax and other payroll administration requirements.
• Support the Payroll Manager with general administration and ongoing process improvements.
• Learn and develop your payroll knowledge with hands-on training and guidance.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a career in payroll. Previous payroll or administration experience would be beneficial, but it's not essential for the right person.
You'll have strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and a proactive approach to your work. You'll be comfortable asking questions, taking on feedback and learning new systems and processes. Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude are important, along with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and keen to grow. If you're looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door, learn from an experienced manager and build your skills over time, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer

• Adelaide CBD location.
• Supportive and approachable Payroll Manager who is invested in training and development.
• Opportunity to learn payroll from the ground up.
• Temporary opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
• A business with a strong history of internal recognition and promotions.
• Genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career.