payroll officer

• Salary: $92,000 per year (pro-rata)

• Location: Northern Suburbs, Adelaide

• Start Date: ASAP

We are partnering with a Local Council in the northern suburbs to find an experienced Payroll Officer for a 9-month contract.

In this role, you will look after the full end-to-end payroll process for around 500 staff on a fortnightly pay run. You will sit within a friendly Corporate Services Finance team and make sure all employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Run Payroll: Handle the full end-to-end fortnightly payroll for about 500 staff.

• Data Entry: Enter timesheets, update employee details, and check numbers for accuracy.

• Calculations: Work out leave accruals, tax, superannuation, and termination or redundancy payouts.

• Help Staff: Answer payroll questions from employees and help them understand their award or agreement rates.

• Reporting: Create simple fortnightly payroll reports and help with end-of-financial-year tasks.

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for someone who is proactive, takes initiative, and has:

• Experience: 3-5+ years of payroll experience.

• System Skills: Good experience with payroll software. If you know Technology One, that is a bonus, but training will be provided.

• Great Habits: High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Tech Savvy: Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable using Word and Outlook.

Requirements

• Must be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply

If you are ready to jump right into a supportive team, we want to hear from you.

Click 'apply for this job' or contact Sonali Cooray, Senior Consultant Accounting & Finance, at sonali.cooray@randstad.com.au.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.