Payroll Officer | Sa

Description:

Ready for your next challenge in payroll? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team, handling end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring compliance with Australian regulations.
About the role:

• Open positions across Adelaide
• Salary rate: $35 to $40 + Super upon experience
• Flexible admin temp contracts, durations & temp to perm opportunities
• Learn and gain exposure to different industries
• Most jobs are in urban locations and close to public transport
• Easy to fill timesheet, on-time payment and option for Real-Time Remuneration.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and process employee wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions in compliance with Australian tax and superannuation regulations.
• Stay up to date with Fair Work regulations, award rates, tax obligations (PAYG), and superannuation laws to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including timesheets, leave balances, and salary adjustments.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions, including payslips, tax declarations, and leave entitlements.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy, process new hires or terminations, and generate reports for auditing and budgeting.

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or a related field (e.g., accounting, finance, or HR).
• Experience using Xero, MYOB, SAP, or similar payroll systems.
• Understanding of Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, PAYG tax, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and time management skills to ensure payroll compliance.
• Ability to handle employee queries professionally while maintaining payroll data security.

In addition to these technical skills and qualifications, you need to be reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality, as you will handle sensitive financial information. You should also be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of a payroll team.
One application, many opportunities
Join our dynamic team and take advantage of the many benefits that come with being a part of our talent pool. From access to 50+ retail savings and a preferential rate for your super fund to a cutting-edge learning platform —your possibilities are endless.
Our simple three-step recruitment process includes:

1. Application (you are here)
2. Work preferences survey (2-3mins)
3. Get shortlisted for this role or discover more job opportunities

Hudson opens a world of jobs at your fingertips. We employ 100+ staff, pay over 1200 temps in Australia & New Zealand, and continue to grow weekly.
Hudson Recruitment Group is one of APAC’s most prominent independent recruitment agencies.
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Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.