Payroll Administrator - Precise, Timely Payroll Expert

MacKillop Family Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS pay scale

Salary sacrifice up to $18,550 per yr

Wellbeing support services

Sanctuary Model underpinning values

First Nations career pathways

Aboriginal Staff Network Ngindaay Guum

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team. This role supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation and provides high quality administrative support, updating employee records and responding to payroll inquiries.

You will review payroll documentation, assist with processing activities, and help resolve discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administration experience, preferably within a Payroll, Human Resources, or Finance environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll related documentation, including leave forms, medical certificates, and statutory declarations, to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Accurately enter, maintain, and update employee payroll information
• Assist with payroll processing activities in line with payroll schedules and deadlines
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation
• Assist in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Maintain payroll files, records, and supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll correspondence and document preparation
• Support audit activities and payroll related information requests

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MacKillop Family Services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team. This role supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation and provides high quality administrative support, updating employee records and responding to payroll inquiries.

You will review payroll documentation, assist with processing activities, and help resolve discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.