Payroll Administrator

Pure Source Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Potential permanency

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pure Source Recruitment seeks a Payroll Officer/Administrator for an established not-for-profit in Brisbane. This immediate temporary assignment reports to the Senior Payroll Officer and covers end-to-end payroll processing, changes, timesheets and STP lodgements.

The office-based role offers no work-from-home option, with remuneration aligned to the SCHADS Award (Level 3.4–4.2 depending on experience). There may be a pathway to permanency for the right candidate, with involvement in HR

Qualifications

• Prior payroll administration or payroll support experience is essential.
• Familiarity with SCHADS Award pay structures is highly regarded.
• Experience supporting HR onboarding and maintaining employee records.
• Strong communication and accuracy in handling payroll queries.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end payroll administration and processing support, including assisting with pay runs.
• Collate timesheets, follow up on missing information and ensure hours are recorded accurately.
• Process payroll variations, employee changes and updates, including SCHADS Award rate amendments.
• Assist with smaller pay runs for 8–9 employees and potential additional processing tasks.
• Support Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements and superannuation preparation.
• Manage the payroll inbox and triage requests, escalating to the Senior Payroll Officer as needed.
• Provide administrative support for HR onboarding and employee documentation.
• Assist with general payroll process administration and record keeping.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HR onboarding

Job description

About the Role
An established, values-driven not-for-profit organisation is seeking a capable Payroll Officer/Administrator to join its team on an immediate temporary basis.

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll provide hands-on payroll administration and process support, helping ensure payroll requirements, employee changes and timesheet information are managed accurately and efficiently.

The role has become available following an internal staff change and will initially provide support while the organisation recruits for a permanent appointment. While the immediate requirement is temporary, there may be scope for the assignment to transition into a permanent opportunity for the right person.

Please note, the position is office-based, with no formal work-from-home arrangement available. Remuneration will be aligned with the relevant SCHADS Award classification, approximately Level 3.4–4.2 depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end payroll administration and processing support, including assisting with the commencement and preparation of pay runs.
• Collate timesheets, follow up on missing information and ensure employee hours are accurately recorded.
• Process payroll variations, employee changes and updates, including applicable SCHADS Award rate amendments.
• Assist with smaller pay runs covering approximately 8–9 employees, with potential to undertake additional processing responsibilities.
• Support Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements and superannuation preparation.
• Manage the payroll inbox, triaging incoming requests and ensuring important matters are escalated to the Senior Payroll Officer.
• Provide administrative support for HR onboarding and employee documentation.
• Assist with general payroll process administration, record keeping and resolving payroll-related queries.

Skills, Experience and Qualities

• Previous experience in payroll administration, payroll support or a similar role is essential.
• Strong administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing information.
• Familiarity with the SCHADS Award and its pay rate structures would be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting HR onboarding processes and maintaining employee records would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to follow up on outstanding information and respond to incoming requests.
• Coachable nature, with an eagerness to learn and comfortability with frequent change

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible working arrangements: Full-time or four days per week, depending on your availability and the organisation’s requirements.
• Flexible hours: Some flexibility around start and finish times to support work-life balance.
• Potential for permanency: An initial temporary assignment with the possibility of a permanent opportunity for the right person.
• Supportive team environment: Work closely with an experienced Senior Payroll Officer and contribute to a collaborative team.

About the organisation
For more than 25 years, this respected not-for-profit has been advocating for social justice and providing support to people facing complex life challenges such as homelessness, poverty, mental illness, domestic violence, and discrimination.Their programs are designed to empower individuals and families, remove barriers, and amplify the voices of those who need it most.

Apply Now
This is an immediate requirement, and applications will be considered as they are received. If you have payroll administration experience and are available to commence at short notice, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, click the apply button or contact Kiara Camuglia on 3846 7730.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by email or phone.

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