Payroll Officer

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-life integration

Learning & development

Job summary

Babcock Australasia in Adelaide is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, reporting to the Payroll Services Manager. Based at our Franklin Street CBD office, you will deliver accurate, timely payroll services to employees across the business.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for fortnightly and monthly cycles, handle compliance (Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation), maintain employee records, and support system improvements

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen with Defence security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and payroll software (SuccessFactors, HR3, ADP, Preceda and/or Dayforce).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of payroll operations, HR processes, employment law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll-related documentation.
• Manage payroll compliance activities (Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation).
• Support processing and review of employee timesheets and stakeholder collaboration for improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes to drive efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Payroll operations

HR processes compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Diplomas not stated

Tools

SuccessFactors

HR3

ADP

Preceda

Dayforce

Job description

• 12 month fixed-term contract with the potential to extend.
• Join a collaborative team that works together to deliver great outcomes.
• Flexibility built in to support real work–life balance.

About The Role

Due to an internal move, Babcock is seeking a talented Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension. Based in our Franklin Street CBD office and reporting to the Payroll Services Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services to our employees across the business.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining accurate employee records. You will manage payroll-related compliance activities, including Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax and Workers Compensation requirements, as well as support the efficient processing and review of employee timesheets. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will also contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes, helping to drive efficiency, accuracy and exceptional service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes that support both employees and the wider business.

To be successful, you will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge with HR systems and payroll software, including SuccessFactors, HR3, ADP, Preceda and/or Dayforce.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of payroll operations, HR processes, employment law and compliance requirements relevant to payroll operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team and stakeholders across the business to build strong, effective relationships and deliver positive outcomes.

Your Future At Babcock – What We Offer You

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who We Are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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