Payroll Administrator

Youi Pty Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Hybrid remote work (2 days)

Wellbeing programs

Discounted Youi insurance

Job summary

Youi Pty Ltd is seeking a payroll professional on a full-time basis to support a 2,000+ employee organisation on a hybrid work model in Australia. You will balance data accuracy, compliance and employee queries while building payroll knowledge within a large-scale operation.

You'll work with experienced leaders to deepen your understanding of payroll legislation, systems and processes and contribute to ongoing improvement projects that enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years payroll experience in a medium to large company.
• Experience with payroll processing including commissions and performance-based payments.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (tax, superannuation, leave).
• Strong computer skills including Excel and payroll software (Chris21 preferred).
• Ability to quickly analyse payroll data for trends and anomalies.
• Consistently accurate work and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll transactions including leave, adjustments, deductions and terminations.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and checking data for accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations and overpayment recovery.
• Responding to payroll enquiries and resolving issues with employees and leaders.
• Using payroll systems and Excel to manage information and support processing.
• Contributing ideas to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Customer/employee support

Tools

Chris21 payroll software

Excel

Job description

You’ll love this role if you're looking for a payroll role where you can build solid technical capability, work with experienced leaders, and play a meaningful role in making sure 2,000+ employees are paid accurately and on time.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and processes, but also values the people side of payroll. You'll spend your days balancing data accuracy, compliance requirements and employee queries, while learning the ins and outs of payroll in a large and complex organisation.

You'll be supported by experienced payroll professionals who will help you deepen your knowledge of payroll legislation, systems and processes. It's a great opportunity for someone with some payroll experience who wants to continue building a long-term career in the field.

What you'll be doing

• Processing payroll transactions including leave, adjustments, deductions and terminations
• Maintaining employee payroll records and checking data for accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations and overpayment recovery activities
• Responding to payroll enquiries and working with employees and leaders to resolve issues
• Using payroll systems and Excel to manage information and support payroll processing
• Contributing ideas that improve payroll processes, service delivery and overall efficiency

What great looks like

• Essential: 2-3 Years Payroll experience in a medium to large company
• Experience in payroll processing, including commission and performance-based payments
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation (tax, superannuation, leave)
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and payroll software (preferably Chris21).
• Ability to quickly analyse payroll data fore trends and anomalies
• You consistently produce accurate work and spot issues before they become problems
• You manage deadlines well and stay organised during busy payroll cycles
• You handle sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality
• You build positive working relationships and provide helpful, timely support to employees
• You bring curiosity, ask questions and actively build your payroll knowledge and capability

If you can see yourself growing into this, you'll likely love it here.

What you get

• Time off you can plan around
  22 days annual leave, and flexibility through hybrid ways of work with 2 days of remote working and 3 days in office.
• A workplace you can feel
  Team activities and celebrations that bring real energy to the workplace.
• Leaders who back your growth
  Clear direction, regular coaching and real opportunities to grow.
• Practical benefits that support you day to day
  Free skin checks, flu jabs, wellbeing sessions, discounted gym access and discounted Youi insurance.
• Work that has real purpose
  Helping customers get back on track when life doesn't go to plan.

Why Youi

We're here to make insurance more human and provide a better alternative for our customers. As a challenger brand, we question the status quo to support people when life doesnt go to plan, with real people helping real customers at the moments that matter most.

Its also a place where you can make your mark. We grow our own people here, with clear pathways, structured development and hands-on coaching helping many team members step into leadership roles across the business.

We're a performance-driven business, and effort doesn't go unnoticed. Results are recognised and rewarded through incentives, everyday shout-outs and programs like Youi Stars.

Youll also see clear direction from senior leaders, with a strong focus on what matters most and a drive to get results without distractions.

As more customers choose Youi, we keep growing, creating new roles and real opportunities to build your career over time.

Work thats a bit more you-shaped.