Payroll & Rostering Administrator — 4-Week Temp

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking an organised Administrator for a 4-week temporary payroll and rostering assignment in Melbourne, Australia. You’ll assist with end-to-end payroll, manage rosters and timesheets, and respond to queries to keep workforce operations smooth and accurate.

The role focuses on accurate payments, compliant records and timely roster changes in a supportive, people-focused environment. You'll work closely with managers in a busy aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration and/or rostering.
• Understanding of payroll processes, timesheets, leave entitlements and employee records.
• Experience coordinating staff rosters, ideally within aged care, healthcare or a similar shift-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and a responsive, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payment of employees
• Coordinate and maintain staff rosters, ensuring appropriate workforce coverage
• Process timesheets, leave requests, shift changes and employee attendance records
• Respond to payroll and rostering queries from employees and managers
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation
• Identify and resolve discrepancies relating to timesheets, pay and roster allocations
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll and rostering function

Skills

Payroll administration

Roster coordination

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Job description

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking an organised Administrator for a 4-week temporary payroll and rostering assignment in Melbourne, Australia. You’ll assist with end-to-end payroll, manage rosters and timesheets, and respond to queries to keep workforce operations smooth and accurate.

The role focuses on accurate payments, compliant records and timely roster changes in a supportive, people-focused environment. You'll work closely with managers in a busy aged care setting.