Job Description

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a growing organisation to find a Payroll Officer / HR Administrator to join their team.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves payroll but also enjoys the variety that comes with HR. You'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll across multiple entities, while supporting recruitment, onboarding and the broader employee lifecycle.

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No two days will look exactly the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact across both payroll and people operations.

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What's in it for you?

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- Salary:$75,000 – $80,000 + super, depending on experience
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- Location: Somersby
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- Full-time permanent opportunity
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- Work arrangement:100% office-based– work alongside a team-oriented and supportive team
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- A varied role combining payroll and HR
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- Opportunity to take ownership of a multi-entity payroll function
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- Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and the full employee lifecycle
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- Opportunity to develop your career across both payroll and HR
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What you'll be doing

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You'll be responsible for the smooth running of payroll while providing hands-on HR support, including:

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- Managing accurate and timely end-to-end payroll across multiple entities.
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- Processing starters, terminations, leave, superannuation, bonuses, allowances and adjustments.
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- Managing PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and workers compensation obligations.
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- Completing payroll reconciliations, journals,



intercompany allocations and audit requirements.
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- Being the go-to person for payroll queries and supporting employees with a high level of service.
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- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, employment contracts and pre-employment checks.
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- Managing employee changes, HR records and performance review administration.
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- Coordinating training, compliance and employee engagement initiatives.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline payroll and HR processes.
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About You:

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We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and genuinely enjoys working across both payroll and HR.

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- 2+ years' experience in payroll and HR administration.
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- Experience managing multi-entity payroll.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax.
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- Experience with Employment Herowill be highly regarded.
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- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
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- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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- Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the business.
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- A high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
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- Solid Excel skills and a hands‐on, collaborative approach.
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Ready for your next move?

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If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, work across both payroll and HR, and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Payroll Officer & HR Administrator (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment
📍 Central Coast Council