Job Description
PEOPLE & PAYROLL COORDINATOR – TOWNSVILLE – ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM (JOB ID ****)
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Looking for a payroll role where you can take ownership while also gaining exposure across People & Culture?
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Want to join a well-established firm with a strong team culture and genuine career development opportunities?
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n Our client is a long-established and highly regarded integrated accounting and financial services firm with over 70 years of history and a strong presence across Queensland. With 75+ staff across multiple locations, the firm delivers accounting, tax, financial planning, SMSF, audit and business advisory services to a diverse client base. Their Townsville office is continuing to grow and is now seeking a People & Payroll Coordinator to join the team.
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The Role:
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End-to-end payroll processing across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
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Maintain and update employee records within HRIS and payroll systems, including Xero Payroll
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Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, and HR requirements
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Support broader HR and People & Culture functions including onboarding, reporting, and administration
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Assist with process improvements and system efficiencies across payroll and HR
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Act as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries across the business
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Maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
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About You:
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3–5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing
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Experience using HRIS systems and Xero Payroll
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Certificate or Diploma in Payroll, HR, or Business Administration
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Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, and HR processes
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Highly organised with solid time management skills
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Analytical and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
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Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented
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What's On Offer:
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Opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a respected professional services firm
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Supportive and collaborative team culture
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Stable, long-established business with a strong regional presence
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Career development opportunities within a growing Townsville office
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Exposure to both payroll and broader People & Culture functions
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Work within a multi-disciplinary firm spanning accounting, advisory, and financial services
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n If you're looking for a role where you can own payroll while expanding your exposure across People & Culture, we'd love to hear from you.
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Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia will be considered.
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