Payroll and HR Officer

A leading organisation in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated Human Resources and Payroll Officer to join their supportive team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in payroll management and human resources to a business that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of payroll processes, compliance with legislation, and providing essential support across a range of HR activities. The organisation offers flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and a welcoming environment where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be truly valued. If you are looking for a position where you can make a meaningful impact while developing your career within a nurturing and dependable team, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working opportunities. Play a key role in supporting both payroll operations and human resources functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and positive employee experiences. Benefit from ongoing training opportunities, generous pensions contributions, and the chance to work closely with knowledgeable colleagues who value your input.

What you'll do:

As a Human Resources and Payroll Officer based in Adelaide, you will be entrusted with managing critical payroll operations while also supporting broader HR functions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include processing payrolls with precision, preparing statutory reports for compliance purposes, creating new employee records during onboarding phases, interpreting complex awards or agreements to ensure legal adherence, coordinating financial reconciliations alongside finance professionals, and providing hands-on assistance during recruitment cycles. You will also contribute significantly to HR projects such as staff recognition programmes or wellness initiatives. Your involvement in Work Health & Safety practices will help foster a safe environment for everyone. By maintaining meticulous records within HR information systems and supporting administrative needs like event planning or procurement tasks, you will become an indispensable member of the team whose efforts directly enhance organisational effectiveness.

Manage, prepare, and process company payroll accurately and efficiently in line with established schedules to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time. Prepare detailed reports related to workers compensation, superannuation payments, tax declarations, and other statutory obligations as required by internal policies and external legislation. Create new employee records in the payroll system for all new starters, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at every stage of the onboarding process. Interpret awards, agreements, and contracts in relation to current legislation to guarantee compliance across all aspects of payroll processing. Coordinate end-of-month consolidation activities in conjunction with the Finance Department, including reconciliation of payroll and group tax payments. Support the Human Resources Manager throughout recruitment processes by assisting with onboarding activities for new employees and facilitating smooth transitions into the organisation. Provide administrative support on various HR projects such as staff awards coordination, drug & alcohol activity management, exit interviews, and employee relations matters. Assist with organising company functions and events as well as purchasing office supplies, corporate uniforms, and staff amenities to maintain a positive workplace environment. Participate actively in Work Health & Safety initiatives by reporting hazards or incidents promptly, completing assigned training modules, wearing appropriate PPE when necessary, and contributing to emergency response exercises. Input accurate data into human resources information management systems for analysis and reporting purposes while maintaining up-to-date roster information.

What you bring:

In this Human Resources and Payroll Officer role you will bring proven experience in managing comprehensive payroll operations within an Australian context. Your familiarity with relevant legislation—covering everything from tax declarations through superannuation payments—will enable you to interpret awards accurately while ensuring full compliance at all times. Your advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools will support your ability to generate clear reports or maintain robust documentation. Interpersonal strengths such as empathy, responsiveness, reliability, and effective communication are essential as you interact daily with colleagues across departments. Your methodical approach ensures that every detail is captured correctly whether entering data into HR systems or reconciling financial statements. Experience supporting recruitment cycles or onboarding processes is highly valued; so too is any exposure you have had to Employment Hero software or similar platforms. Above all else your commitment to safety protocols—and willingness to participate actively in WHS initiatives—will help sustain a secure workplace culture.

Demonstrated knowledge of payroll legislation including taxation requirements, superannuation regulations, employee benefits administration, and award interpretation relevant to Australian employment law. Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes within a medium or large organisation using contemporary payroll systems. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis, reporting purposes, document preparation, and communication across departments. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to provide high levels of customer service while building positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business. Exceptional attention to detail allowing you to deliver accurate results consistently even when handling complex calculations or sensitive information. Ability to organise multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines through effective project management techniques. Experience responding empathetically to customer service needs by listening carefully to concerns or suggestions from colleagues or employees. Capacity for methodical work habits that ensure precise data entry into HR information management systems for reliable analysis or reporting outcomes. Commitment to upholding Work Health & Safety standards by following instructions diligently and participating fully in training or emergency procedures. Tertiary qualification related to business administration (desirable) along with experience using Employment Hero software (desirable).

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within human resources and payroll—and want to join a team that truly values what you bring—this is your moment!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or mat.leao@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.