Payroll Assistant - Manage Payroll for 2k+ Australians

RSM Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant based in Perth or Sydney. The ideal candidate will assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees, maintain employee records, and support payroll calculations. Strong attention to detail and an understanding of Australian payroll legislation are essential. The company fosters a flexible, people-first environment with numerous career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees across Australia.
• Maintain and update employee records, including onboarding new starters.
• Support the calculation of termination payments and payroll adjustments.
• Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-year reconciliations and reporting.
• Deliver high-quality customer service via Workday help cases, email, and phone.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Clear communication

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Foundational understanding of Australian payroll legislation

Experience with ADP Payforce and/or Workday HCM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant based in Perth or Sydney. The ideal candidate will assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees, maintain employee records, and support payroll calculations. Strong attention to detail and an understanding of Australian payroll legislation are essential. The company fosters a flexible, people-first environment with numerous career growth opportunities.