Payroll Officer

Halcyon Knights; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Knights is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of end-to-end payroll for up to 460 staff, based in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. Immediate start for a full-time, short-term engagement (3–6 months) reporting to the Finance Manager.

You will ensure accurate weekly/fortnightly processing, maintain employee records, interpret awards and legislation, manage superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax, handle new starters and terminations, and respond to payroll queries with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing (essential).
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage deadlines effectively.
• Police check required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing on a weekly/fortnightly basis for up to 460 staff.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring data integrity
• Interpreting relevant awards, agreements, and legislation
• Managing superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax obligations
• Processing new starters, terminations, and leave entitlements
• Responding to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting with payroll reporting and audits as required

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Autonomy

Police check

Job description

Immediate start for an experienced Payroll Officer to be based in the Northern suburbs for approximately 3-6 months working full time hours.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for employees across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing on a weekly/fortnightly basis for up to 460 staff.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring data integrity
• Interpreting relevant awards, agreements, and legislation
• Managing superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax obligations
• Processing new starters, terminations, and leave entitlements
• Responding to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting with payroll reporting and audits as required

About You

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously and manage deadlines effectively
• Police check required