Payroll Assistant - Restaurant Industry (Part Time)

Trader House; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Part-time role

Career development

Job summary

Trader House in Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a part-time role across our Melbourne venues. You will ensure employees are paid on time and in compliance with legislative awards, maintain accurate records, and support the Payroll team with onboarding and data entry.

Ideal candidates have payroll or admin experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle employee inquiries with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of weekly timesheets with Payroll Officers.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of employees in line with legislation and awards.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records including personal details and transfers.
• Process payroll data entry and document filing.
• Onboard new employees and complete required documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain internal relationships with other departments.
• Update employee changes in the payroll system and file documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll team.
• Handle ad hoc payroll tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Payroll software

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Payroll Assistant - Restaurant Industry (Part Time)

Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith, Morning Market, Stokehouse, Marea Beach House & Bar and Ultramarinos. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.

Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our team part time, with working days being Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that Trader House employees are paid on time and in accordance with legislative and award guidelines. You will manage and maintain accurate records, handle new employee records, and provide administrative support to the Payroll team.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and processing of weekly timesheets, working closely with Payroll Officers

Ensure timely and accurate payment of employees in compliance with legislative and award guidelines.

Manage and maintain up-to-date employee records, including changes in personal details and employee transfers.

Assist in processing payroll data, including systems data entry and document filing.

Onboard new employees and ensure all required documentation is completed and recorded accurately.

Respond to and manage employee payroll-related enquiries in a professional manner.

Maintain effective internal relationships with other departments and employees.

Manage employee detail changes and ensure that all updates are reflected accurately in the payroll system.

Provide administrative support to the payroll team, including receiving, collating, and filing documentation.

Handle ad hoc payroll-related duties as required in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Good communicator with the ability to handle employee inquiries and sensitive payroll information.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Previous payroll or administrative experience is preferred, but not essential.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling employee information.

Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite beneficial.

What We Offer:

Be part of one of Australia's leading hospitality names.

Generous staff discounts at all Trader House venues.

Part-time, permanent position within a supportive team environment.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about payroll and ready to contribute to a growing team,

Trader House is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.