Job Description

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.