Payroll Administrator (Australian Payroll)

Remote Talent; Philippines; Remote; PHP 2,842,000 - 3,935,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Talent is assisting an Australian-owned civil construction and rail infrastructure company to hire a Payroll Administrator. You will manage end-to-end payroll for about 100 employees and contractors, using Xero Payroll to run weekly and fortnightly cycles in line with Australian payroll legislation.

This role requires an experienced, highly proficient candidate who can work independently with minimal onboarding, ensuring accurate records, correct superannuation contributions and adherence

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing Australian payroll from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of Xero Payroll and Australian payroll legislation.
• Experience handling hourly wages and contractor payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for ~100 employees and contractors.
• Manage end-to-end payroll in Xero Payroll.
• Process hourly wages, allowances, overtime and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, Fair Work and company policies.
• Calculate and process superannuation contributions accurately.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new starters, payroll amendments and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Meet payroll deadlines consistently.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries promptly.
• Assist with payroll reporting and record keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Xero Payroll

Australian payroll legislation

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Award interpretation

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Job description

Our client is an Australian-owned civil construction and rail infrastructure company providing specialist rail maintenance, construction, labour hire, project management and plant hire services across Australia. They are recognised for high-quality, safe and reliable solutions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 rail clients, supported by a skilled workforce operating across multiple states.

They are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong expertise in Xero Payroll and Australian payroll legislation to manage end-to-end payroll for approximately 100 employees and contractors, across accurate and compliant weekly and fortnightly cycles.

This role needs someone already highly proficient in Australian payroll who can work independently with minimal onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for approximately 100 employees and contractors
• Manage end-to-end payroll in Xero Payroll
• Process hourly wages, allowances, overtime and other payroll adjustments
• Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, Fair Work requirements and company policies
• Calculate and process superannuation contributions accurately
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Process new starters, payroll amendments and terminations
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
• Meet payroll deadlines consistently
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries professionally and promptly
• Assist with payroll reporting and record keeping
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information
• Required: proven experience processing Australian payroll from start to finish
• Required: advanced working knowledge of Xero Payroll
• Experience processing payroll for hourly paid employees and contractors
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including superannuation, PAYG withholding and leave entitlements
• Experience processing payroll for employees in New South Wales and Victoria
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Award interpretation (preferred)

Preferred Experience

• High-volume payroll
• Contractor payroll environments
• Understanding of Australian employment awards and compliance requirements

What Success Looks Like

Payroll is processed accurately and on time every pay cycle, in full compliance with Australian legislation, with reliable support to the finance and operations teams.