Payroll Specialist

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Tasty Fresh Food Co. is seeking a part-time payroll coordinator to support payroll for a multi-state workforce from Ferntree Gully Head Office. You will manage fortnightly payroll, liaise with HR and Finance, and ensure accurate payslips for 550+ employees across four states.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will handle inputs, deductions and changes, while upholding confidentiality. The role offers flexibility and opportunities to streamline payroll processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll requirements
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent time management and prioritisation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll inputs such as timesheets, overtime, allowances, leave and deductions
• Process starters, terminations, and employee changes
• Interpret awards and contracts and resolve discrepancies before finalising payroll
• Complete reconciliations, payroll tax returns and year-end activities
• Maintain Employment Hero records and respond to payroll queries
• Support audits and contribute to process improvements

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Ferntree Gully | Part time | Office-based

$120,000 full-time equivalent + super, paid pro rata
Monday-Wednesday | Flexible start and finish times for the right candidate

Bring your payroll expertise closer to home.

Put your payroll experience to work across three days a week, Monday to Wednesday, with Tasty Fresh Food Co., supporting more than 550 employees across four states from our Ferntree Gully Head Office.

A three-day working week, with flexibility around hours for the right candidate

Work locally in Melbourne's east, alongside an approachable team

Collaborate with HR and Finance to deliver accurate, timely pay

Make your experience count, with opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems

Your role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll coordinate fortnightly payroll and provide reliable, helpful support to employees and managers.

You'll:

• Coordinate and check payroll inputs, including timesheets, overtime, allowances, leave and deductions
• Process starters, terminations, employee changes and pay increases
• Interpret awards, enterprise agreements and contracts, resolving discrepancies before payroll is finalised
• Complete reconciliations, payroll tax returns, year-end activities and statutory reporting
• Maintain accurate Employment Hero records and respond to payroll queries
• Support audits, improve procedures and train a nominated payroll backup

What you'll bring

Solid end-to-end payroll experience, ideally across a medium to large workforce or multiple sites

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll requirements, including awards, enterprise agreements, payroll tax and long service leave

Confidence with payroll and time and attendance systems, plus intermediate to advanced Excel skills

The ability to investigate discrepancies, prioritise work and meet deadlines

Clear communication, sound judgement and respect for confidential information

Initiative and confidence working independently and collaboratively

Employment Hero experience, multi-state payroll experience and relevant payroll or accounting qualifications are highly regarded.

Make your next move a Tasty one!