Job Description
Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to broaden your HR experience?
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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.
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Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to broaden your HR experience?
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Processing end‐to‐end fortnightly Australian payroll
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Managing timesheets, payroll adjustments, deductions, bonuses and remuneration changes
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Payroll tax, superannuation, WorkCover and STP requirements
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Payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting
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Administering salary packaging and novated leases
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Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving issues
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Supporting annual remuneration reviews and payroll compliance
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Interpreting awards and ensuring compliance with Fair Work requirements
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Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data




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Managing onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts and variations
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Supporting HRIS administration and process improvements
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Working closely with People & Culture and Finance to ensure data accuracy and smooth payroll processes
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About You
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We're looking for someone with:
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Approx 3 years' experience in payroll, ideally covering Australian multi‐state payroll
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Strong experience with HRIS/payroll systems - experience with Kronos is highly regarded
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Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, payroll tax, WorkCover and superannuation
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Experience with salary packaging and novated leases
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Understanding of awards and Fair Work compliance
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Solid Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas
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Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
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Strong organisational and time‐management skills
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Excellent communication and problem‐solving skills
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The ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities
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Experience working within a manufacturing, operational or multi‐site environment will be highly regarded.
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Why This Role?
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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.
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You'll have exposure across payroll, HR systems, employee lifecycle, compliance and HR processes, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements across the function.
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The role is full‐time and primarily office‐based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
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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.

📌 Payroll & Hr Admin Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Programmed GO
📍 Victoria