Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Data-Driven & Process-Improving

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment invites applications for a Canberra-based Payroll Administrator role. You will work with a Pay and Conditions team and an external payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll processing and up-to-date employee records.

Join a large organisation that values accuracy, data quality and continuous improvement, and enjoy the opportunity to develop payroll systems, data validation and process improvements in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Aurion or a similar payroll/HRIS system.
• Strong Excel skills with data review and analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical, with problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet payroll deadlines.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, contract changes, allowances, leave and adjustments.
• Review and maintain payroll and employee data for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers; escalate complex matters.
• Support payroll validation and reconciliation activities for accuracy.
• Monitor payroll tickets and service requests within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with the Managed Payroll Service provider on routine matters.
• Assist with maintaining payroll procedures and documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Aurion

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Aurion HRIS

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment invites applications for a Canberra-based Payroll Administrator role. You will work with a Pay and Conditions team and an external payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll processing and up-to-date employee records.

Join a large organisation that values accuracy, data quality and continuous improvement, and enjoy the opportunity to develop payroll systems, data validation and process improvements in a supportive, collaborative environment.