Payroll Assistant

Atlas Copco; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

EAP

Flexible working

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Atlas Copco in New South Wales is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation.

The role involves processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls, maintaining payroll records, and handling commencements, salary changes, and terminations. A proactive approach and strong attention to detail are essential in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, admin, or finance.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and conditions is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop in payroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process commencements, salary changes, and terminations.
• Administer leave entitlements, superannuation, and deductions.
• Respond to payroll queries with professional, timely communication.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work and tax requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

ADP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Payroll Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build or further develop their payroll career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
• Process employee commencements, salary changes, and terminations.
• Assist with the administration of leave entitlements, superannuation, and payroll deductions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, taxation requirements, and company policies.

About You

• Previous administration, payroll, or finance experience.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the payroll profession.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP (desired but not essential)
• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and employment conditions (advantageous).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a growing organisation.