Senior Payroll Officer in Adelaide

Location: Adelaide CBD
Role Type: Temporary: 3-6 months, with strong potential for extension or permanent transition

Role Highlights

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll Officer to join a supportive and collaborative finance team based in Adelaide's CBD.

This is a hands‑on payroll position suited to someone who is confident managing high‑volume payroll processes and has previous experience using Chris21. You'll play an important role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll while supporting the wider business with payroll‑related queries and processes.

Initially offered as a three to six month temporary assignment, there is a high likelihood of extension or the opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right person.

With a genuinely supportive manager, workplace flexibility and work‑from‑home arrangements available, this is an opportunity to step into a positive working environment where you'll be valued and supported.

Organisation

Our client is a well‑established national organisation with a collaborative finance function and a strong focus on supporting its people.

You'll be joining a team that values communication, flexibility and a positive workplace culture. The Payroll Manager is approachable and supportive, providing a great environment for an experienced payroll professional to come in, make an impact and feel part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing within a high‑volume environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee payments and payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee information is accurate and up to date.
• Interpret relevant awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Process new starters, terminations, leave entitlements and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to payroll‑related queries from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, superannuation and statutory obligations.
• Identify and assist with opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.
• Work closely with the Payroll Manager and wider finance team to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you'll have demonstrated experience in a Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll Officer or similar position, ideally within a medium to large organisation where you've managed high‑volume payroll processing.

You will bring:

• Previous experience using Chris21 is essential.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll processing experience.
• Confidence managing high‑volume payrolls and competing deadlines.
• A sound understanding of payroll legislation, awards, superannuation and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including work‑from‑home opportunities.
• A genuinely supportive and approachable Payroll Manager.
• A collaborative and positive working environment.
• An initial three to six month temporary assignment with a high likelihood of extension or permanent transition.
• An opportunity to utilise your existing payroll expertise within an established organisation.
• Adelaide CBD location, conveniently accessible by public transport.

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