Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Join a purpose-driven team and take ownership of an end-to-end payroll function—partnering with an external provider to deliver accurate, compliant and on-time pay for a multi-site workforce. You’ll be the go-to person for payroll support, reporting and system improvements across HR and rostering platforms.

What you’ll do

• ·Coordinate payroll inputs end-to-end (timesheets, allowances, leave, starters/movers/leavers) and submit to the external payroll provider.
• ·Validate and reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies before finalisation.
• ·Partner with People & Culture and operational leaders to meet cut-offs and strengthen time/attendance compliance.
• ·Respond to payroll enquiries with clear, timely guidance for employees and managers.
• ·Maintain accurate payroll records, leave balances and accruals.
• ·Interpret and apply the SCHADS Award, Fair Work requirements and relevant enterprise agreements.
• ·Produce compliance/management reporting and support audits, budgets and analysis.
• ·Support HR/rostering/payroll systems (e.g., Employment Hero), improve workflows and document processes.

What you’ll bring

• ·4+ years’ payroll experience (multi-site and/or community services/OOHC experience highly regarded), including working with an external provider.
• ·Proven ability to juggle deadlines, follow up timecards/approvals and deliver accurate pay runs.
• ·Strong compliance knowledge—especially the SCHADS Award and Fair Work legislation—with confidence interpreting entitlements.
• ·High attention to detail, strong reconciliation skills and a track record of resolving payroll issues at the root cause.
• ·Comfortable supporting integrated HR/rostering/payroll systems (Employment Hero or similar) and maintaining data integrity.
• ·Strong Excel skills and clear, customer-focused communication style.
• ·A continuous improvement mindset—keen to streamline processes and build simple, helpful documentation.

This role is classified at Level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award). Remuneration will be based on this classification, with consideration given to experience, qualifications, and suitability, and may be negotiable for the preferred candidate

Ready to make payroll run smoothly—and make a real impact behind the scenes? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your payroll experience and award interpretation skills.