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Position: Payroll Officer

RJE Global is undertaking an exciting payroll transformation, evolving from heavily manual processes toward a more streamlined, technology-enabled payroll environment. We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Keswick office team and play a key role in both operational payroll and transformation initiatives, helping shape future processes, systems and governance while supporting accurate day-to-day payroll delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

- Process end-to-end payroll, including data entry, maintenance, validation and quality assurance
- Execute regular weekly pay run of approximately 700 employees and reconcile outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Validate timesheets and entitlements against Awards, EBAs, legislation and company policies
- Process employee lifecycle changes including current starters, variations, reimbursements, terminations and redundancies
- Prepare payroll payments including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, child support, and workers compensation
- Ensure accurate reporting, including STP and Portable Long Service Leave and maintaining accurate payroll records

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

- Support the business through an ongoing payroll transformation and process improvement journey
- Assist in transitioning manual processes into more efficient, system-driven workflows
- Participate in system upgrades, testing and configuration activities
- Identify automation opportunities and contribute ideas to improve payroll delivery and governance
- Support development of improved controls, reporting and standardised processes

Compliance, Reporting & Governance

- Ensure payroll processing aligns with Australian legislation, Awards, EBAs and company policies




- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and data analysis to support compliance and leadership reporting
- Support internal and external audits with documentation and reconciliations
- Monitor legislative obligations including superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT and leave entitlements
- Escalate potential compliance risks to Payroll leadership

About You

- 2+ years’ payroll processing experience in complex large or multi-entity blue-collar environment.
- Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, EAs, superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG, and FBT.
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g. Xero, Employment Hero).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance frameworks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Comfortable working in evolving environments and contributing to change initiatives
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with stakeholders
- Positive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes

About RJE Global RJE Global is an Australian-owned company delivering end-to-end solutions across engineering, construction, commissioning and maintenance. We specialise in electrical balance of plant and energy infrastructure projects across:

- Transmission & Distribution
- Renewables (Wind, Solar & BESS)
- Thermal Power
- Mining & Resources
- Utilities & Infrastructure

As Australia's energy sector continues to grow, RJE Global is delivering critical transmission infrastructure that enables the connection of new renewable generation and strengthens the national electricity network. Apply now and join RJE Global

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Payroll Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 RJE Global
📍 Adelaide