- High-impact role with visibility across the wider business

- Exposure to leading payroll systems and workforce management tools

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognised organisation with a large and diverse workforce. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence, the business offers employees stability, development opportunities and the chance to contribute to a high-performing payroll function.

Job Description

As a Payroll Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely and efficient payroll processing across the business. This position is responsible for resolving payroll enquiries, maintaining payroll records and supporting the wider payroll function to achieve departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Process accurate and timely end-to-end payroll across multiple Australian states.

- Manage payroll inboxes, tickets and employee enquiries, ensuring prompt resolution.

- Set up new starters, process terminations and maintain payroll records.

- Configure payroll allowances, deductions and bonus payments in accordance with company policies.

- Partner with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders on payroll matters and compliance requirements.

- Support month-end reporting activities and payroll analysis.





- Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

The Successful Applicant

- Minimum 2 years' payroll experience, ideally within a retail or high-volume environment.

- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, awards and enterprise agreements.

- Experience processing end-to-end payroll including reporting, new starters, terminations, allowances, deductions and bonus payments.

- Ability to identify payroll risks and implement proactive solutions.

- Exposure to payroll systems such as SAP and workforce management platforms including Kronos (UKG) is highly regarded.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of enquiries and competing deadlines.

- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

What's on Offer

- Competitive package

- Hybrid working flexibility

- Exposure to large-scale payroll operations

- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

- Modern payroll systems and technology

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Reliable and growing organisation

- Diverse stakeholder engagement

- Immediate opportunity to make an impact

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📌 Payroll Assistant (Australia)
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Australia