Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to broaden your HR experience?

We're looking for a Payroll & HR Administration Officer to join an established Australian business in the manufacturing sector. This is a hands-on role combining end-to-end payroll, HR administration and HRIS responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys payroll but is looking to further develop their broader People & Culture capability.

About the Role

Reporting into the People & Culture function, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, while also supporting key HR administration and employee lifecycle activities.

Your responsibilities will include

- Processing end-to-end fortnightly Australian payroll
- Managing timesheets, payroll adjustments, deductions, bonuses and remuneration changes
- Payroll tax, superannuation, WorkCover and STP requirements
- Payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting
- Administering salary packaging and novated leases
- Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving issues
- Supporting annual remuneration reviews and payroll compliance
- Interpreting awards and ensuring compliance with Fair Work requirements
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data
- Managing onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts and variations
- Supporting HRIS administration and process improvements
- Working closely with People & Culture and Finance to ensure data accuracy and smooth payroll processes

About You We're looking for someone with:




- Approx 3 years' experience in payroll, ideally covering Australian multi-state payroll
- Strong experience with HRIS/payroll systems - experience with Kronos is highly regarded
- Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, payroll tax, WorkCover and superannuation
- Experience with salary packaging and novated leases
- Understanding of awards and Fair Work compliance
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities

Experience working within a manufacturing, operational or multi-site environment will be highly regarded. Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional who wants to expand beyond payroll and build broader HR experience within a supportive People & Culture environment.

You'll have exposure across payroll, HR systems, employee lifecycle, compliance and HR processes, with the chance to contribute to ongoing improvements across the function.

The role is full-time and primarily office-based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

If you're looking for your next opportunity and are keen to develop your career across both Payroll and People & Culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation

📌 Payroll & HR Admin Officer (Boronia)
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📍 Boronia