Payroll Administrator

Youi Insurance; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

22 days annual leave

Wellbeing programs

Discounted gym access

Discounted Youi insurance

Job summary

Youi Insurance on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a payroll professional to ensure 2,000+ employees are paid accurately and on time. You'll balance data accuracy, compliance and employee queries while learning payroll in a large, complex organisation.

You’ll be supported by experienced payroll professionals and have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of payroll legislation, systems and processes, with hybrid work options and career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 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 Chris21 payroll software.
• Ability to quickly analyse payroll data for trends and anomalies.
• You consistently produce accurate work and maintain confidentiality.

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 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.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Chris21

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.

Ready?

To discover more about our culture, values, and what we have to offer, visit youi.com.au/about-us/careers or jump on Instagram @yourlifeatyoui to see what work life with us looks like.

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 doesn’t go to plan, with real people helping real customers at the moments that matter most.

It’s 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.

You’ll 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.