Rarely does an opportunity arise that combines operational payroll, systems transformation, and genuine career progression in the one role. Join a highly respected South Australian business and play a key role in the future of their payroll function as they embark on an exciting payroll system implementation journey.

Client Details

Our client is a highly successful and well-respected South Australian business with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and investing in its people. With a strong growth trajectory and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation has built an outstanding workplace culture where collaboration, development, and employee engagement are highly valued.

Joining a close-knit and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond day-to-day payroll operations and play a key role in shaping the future payroll function. The business is currently undertaking a market review and tender process for a new payroll platform, with system selection and implementation expected to be a major focus over the coming years. This presents a rare opportunity to gain valuable project and implementation experience while working alongside experienced leaders committed to modernising systems and processes.

In addition to a positive and inclusive culture, the organisation offers flexible work-from-home arrangements, ongoing professional development, and genuine long-term career progression opportunities for high-performing employees.

- End-to-end processing of weekly payroll
- Ensuring payroll compliance across awards, agreements and legislation
- Payroll reconciliations,



reporting and month-end activities
- Managing payroll data integrity and employee records
- Resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies
- Partnering with People & Culture, Finance and operational stakeholders
- Supporting users with payroll and time & attendance systems
- Contributing to payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancements/implementation
- Assisting with audits, governance activities and compliance requirements

Profile

- Previous end-to-end payroll experience
- Strong understanding of awards, employment conditions and payroll legislation
- Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting

Job Offer

- $90,000 - $100,000 + super
- Join a leading South Australian success story.
- Supportive and team-oriented team culture.
- Significant investment in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Opportunity to play a key role in an upcoming payroll system implementation project.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
- Stable, long-term role within a growing organisation.
- Exposure to both operational payroll and strategic improvement projects.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on View phone number on au.fitly.work or email ***email_hidden***

📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Adelaide)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Adelaide