Independent Living Specialists - Lane Cove West NSW

Independent Living Specialists (ILS) is one of the largest healthcare equipment providers in Australia. With 60 showrooms, 10 warehouses and 650+ staff across four states and more to come, we are a company on the move. Our growth recognises our industry leadership in solutions, innovation and quality customer service across our showrooms, home care, hospital and pressure care, and configured mobility.

We have a role available for a Permanent Full time Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. Based in Lane Cove, you will work alongside the Payroll Manager to process end-to-end payroll operations using ADP Payforce, support time and attendance systems, and become a trusted go-to partner for payroll matters across the business. If you're passionate about precision, compliance, and delivering exceptional service, this is the role for you!

About the Role

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of employee salaries and wages in accordance with relevant legislation, awards, agreements, and internal policies. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes using ADP, supporting time and attendance systems, and being a trusted partner to both employees and management on payroll-related matters.

Core Responsibilities include:

- Process end-to-end payroll in ADP Payforce, including timesheets, leave, superannuation, and tax for fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.
- Administer ADP Realtime for rostering and time & attendance.




- Accurately calculate and process termination payments, redundancies, bonuses, and back-pays.
- Prepare and process workers' compensation payments.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and Managers.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, EBAs, awards, and internal policies.
- Prepare payroll reports and contribute to Month-End/Year-End reconciliations.
- Perform payroll checks and maintain data integrity.

About You

- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing (ADP Payforce/Realtime experience essential)
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation obligations
- High attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach
- Confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong numerical and reconciliation skills, confident with manual calculations
- Adaptable and flexible with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in handling sensitive information

Worker Checks

- National Police Check
- Proof of Working Rights in Australia

What's in it for you?

- Job security
- Hybrid working available (after the initial induction/probation period)
- Competitive base salary

- Work/life balance
- Company paid parental leave

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Independent Living Specialists
📍 New South Wales