Payroll Administrator

Sharp & Carter; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Melbourne CBD location

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll delivery across the business. The role is Melbourne-based with a flexible hybrid arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 from home).

You will process payroll, manage changes, respond to enquiries, maintain records, and support compliance and reporting. A strong payroll background and accurate, proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a payroll environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with payroll systems is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Handle new starters, terminations and payroll changes.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain and update payroll records.
• Process leave, overtime and payroll adjustments; support reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomy & teamwork

Payroll systems

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

• Permanent Contract
• Office based in Melbourne CBD
• Flexible working environment - 2 days office / 3 from home

The Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation that values collaboration, flexibility, and employee development. With a strong reputation in their industry and a supportive team culture, they offer a stable environment where payroll professionals can develop their skills and build a long-term career. They are currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to support the delivery of their payroll function and provide exceptional service to employees across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the processing of payroll in an accurate and timely manner
• Processing new starters, terminations and employee payroll changes
• Responding to payroll enquiries and resolving issues efficiently
• Maintaining and updating employee payroll records
• Processing leave, overtime and payroll adjustmentsSupporting payroll reporting and reconciliation activities
• Assisting with superannuation and payroll-related deductions
• Maintaining payroll systems and ensuring data integrity
• Supporting compliance with payroll legislation, Awards and company policies
• Assisting with payroll process improvement initiatives
• Providing administrative support to the wider payroll function as required

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or similar payroll support position along with the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience working within a payroll environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Strong organisational and administrative skillsConfident when dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience with payroll systems is highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary: $75,000 plus superannuation
• Melbourne CBD location
• Flexible hybrid working model with 2 days in the office
• Permanent opportunity with a stable organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Opportunity to develop your payroll career within a respected organisation