Payroll Administrator

• 8 Month Contract with highly probably 4 month extension.
• Adelaide City based with 2 days working from home.
• Exposure to major systems like PeopleSoft and Service Cloud.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Administrator to join this dynamic tertiary team during a busy and exciting time of transformation.

This role is key to supporting the payroll function during a major merger and offers a unique opportunity to work with systems such as Service Cloud and PeopleSoft, handling high-volume processing in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming payroll queries via Service Cloud and PeopleSoft, responding to routine enquiries and escalating complex matters.
• Accurately process payroll data including superannuation, salary sacrifice, deductions, backpays, off-cycle payments and terminations within required deadlines.
• Validate payroll data and participate in team checking to ensure accuracy of fortnightly pay runs.
• Identify and investigate anomalies such as incorrect payments, assist with developing repayment schedules, and maintain registers.
• Analyse validation reports and ensure timely resolution of errors for payroll compliance and auditing standards.
• Perform complex calculations for redundancies, entitlements, and employment provisions.
• Support end-of-financial-year processes including payroll data reviews and reporting.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in payroll administration or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience using complex HR systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in interpreting policy, legislation, and procedures.
• High attention to detail with outstanding time management and organisational skills in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment and initiative.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• Strong alignment with the values, mission and culture of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Experience using EmpowerHR software.

Perks & Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative payroll team during an exciting period of change.
• Exposure to major systems like PeopleSoft and Service Cloud.
• On-the-job learning with a chance to contribute to large-scale transformation.
• 8 Month Contract with highly probably 4 month extension.
• Adelaide City based with 2 days working from home.
• Discounts and offers as a flexhiver.
• Easy to fill timesheet and on-time weekly payment.

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading