Ready to take your payroll career beyond processing and into analytics, systems, and remuneration strategy?
At Smart Energy, we're helping thousands of Australian homeowners transition to solar, batteries, EV charging, hot water heat pumps, and smarter energy solutions.
What started as two mates in a Byron Bay warehouse has grown into one of Australia's fastest-growing home electrification businesses, with 15+ offices nationwide, over 320 employees and a reputation for innovation, growth, and exceptional customer outcomes.
Now backed by Rinnai Australia, we're entering our next phase of growth and looking for a talented Payroll & Commissions Specialist to join our Byron Bay HQ.
This is not your typical payroll role.
You'll sit at the centre of payroll, commissions, data analytics, and system optimisation, helping ensure our remuneration programs are accurate, scalable and aligned with business performance.
Prospect
As our Payroll & Commissions Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of payroll, incentive and commission calculations across the business.
You'll work closely with the Head of Remuneration, Finance, IT, Business Analysts and key stakeholders to analyse complex datasets, maintain commission models, support payroll operations, and drive continuous improvement across remuneration systems and processes.
This role is ideal for someone who loves numbers, enjoys solving complex problems and thrives working with data.
What You'll Be Doing
Commission & Incentive Calculations
Extract, analyse and translate operational data into accurate incentive and commission calculations
Design, build and maintain commission model calculations, ensuring ongoing accuracy and relevance
Support the continuous improvement of commission models in collaboration with key business stakeholders
Systems & Technical Collaboration
Work cross‐functionally with IT, business analysts and developers to update,



transition and maintain the existing commission system
Support the Head of Remuneration in maintaining accurate and up‐to‐date database records
Leverage ERP and database systems to support reporting, calculations and process improvement
Payroll Operations
Support the Head of Remuneration with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing requirements
Perform payroll reconciliations and provide support to the accounting team as required
Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation, including wages and payroll tax obligations
What We're Looking For
Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll, remuneration or commission administration (5+ years highly regarded)
Proven experience calculating commissions and incentive payments
Strong analytical and data modelling skills
Experience working with ERP systems, databases and reporting tools
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Solid understanding of payroll legislation, payroll tax and compliance requirements
A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement efficiencies
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
A genuinely unique and specialised role with scope for development and impact
Collaborative team environment working alongside experienced professionals in remuneration and finance
Based in Byron Bay – a great lifestyle location with a tight‐knit, professional team
Why Join Smart Energy?
Join one of Australia's fastest-growing home electrification companies
Be part of a business backed by Rinnai Australia
High‐impact specialist role with genuine ownership
Work alongside passionate, high‐performing teams
Ongoing career development opportunities
Vibrant Byron Bay HQ location
Help accelerate Australia's transition to a more sustainable future
If you're passionate about payroll, data, remuneration and building smarter systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now!
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📌 Commissions & Payroll Analyst (Byron Bay)
🏢 Smart Energy Group
📍 Byron Bay