Payroll Officer

Kennedy Reid Pty; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work Mon & Fri

Melbourne CBD office

Job summary

Kennedy Reid Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its client’s team on a 12-month contract. You will support payroll for about 850 employees in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Working with the payroll and finance teams, you’ll process fortnightly payroll, assist with onboarding and terminations, and liaise with an external payroll provider to resolve issues. This role offers hybrid work with home days and office days in the Melbourne CBD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' hands-on Australian payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, superannuation, PAYG and entitlements.
• Collaborative, able to meet payroll deadlines.
• Experience with ADP or outsourced payroll provider.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll and support a small monthly payroll.
• Prepare payroll inputs and review reports for accuracy.
• Assist with onboarding, terminations, leave and payroll adjustments.
• Investigate discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Complete reconciliations and support statutory reporting.
• Liaise with external payroll provider to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate payroll records with Finance and HR.
• Support improvements to payroll processes and documentation.

Skills

Australian payroll experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ADP

Job description

Our client is an established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its Melbourne team on a 12-month contract.
You'll be working alongside an experienced team in a collaborative environment where accuracy, teamwork and a positive approach to problem-solving are valued.

The Role

Working closely with the wider payroll and finance teams, you'll support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for approximately 850 employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Process fortnightly payroll and support a small monthly payroll.
  
• Prepare payroll inputs and review reports to ensure accuracy.
  
• Assist with employee onboarding, terminations, leave and payroll adjustments.
  
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee enquiries.
  
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support statutory reporting.
  
• Liaise with an external payroll provider to resolve processing issues.
  
• Work closely with Finance and HR to maintain accurate payroll records.
  
• Support improvements to payroll processes and documentation where required.
  

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys the operational side of payroll and takes pride in getting things right.

You'll bring:

• Minimum 2 years' hands-on Australian payroll experience.
  
• Good understanding of payroll processing, superannuation, PAYG and leave entitlements.
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to payroll deadlines.
  
• A collaborative approach and confidence communicating with employees and internal stakeholders.
  
• - Experience with ADP or another outsourced payroll provider.

Why You'll Love This Role

• $400 per day + super.
  
• 12-month contract with an established organisation.
  
• Work from home Monday and Friday, with three days in the Melbourne CBD office.
  
• Join an experienced payroll team where you can develop your skills and contribute from day one.