Payroll Advisor

Location: Melbourne
Discipline: Payroll Support
Job type: Contracting
Salary: AU$100000 - AU$110000 per annum
Contact name: Amy Conneely

Contact email: amy.conneely@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 553879_1758178069
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

Accountability are partnering with a dynamic and forward thinking organisation who are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Payroll Advisor to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days a week). This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in payroll who values flexibility and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

About the role

  • Working alongside a managed service provider to process approximately 75 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with service standards and SLAs.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements by interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, and broader Australian industrial relations frameworks.
  • Maintain and update organisational documentation including policies, procedures, templates, and guides.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to monitor service quality and resolve payroll related issues.
  • Perform calculations for Superannuation, PAYG, Workers' Compensation, and payroll taxes.
  • Maintain data integrity across systems and ensure consistent reporting.
  • Assist with payroll-related projects, audits, and change management initiatives.
  • Provide administrative support to People Partners, including drafting HR documents and ensuring compliance.
  • Promote a customer-centric approach to resolving employee queries.

About you

  • Solid understanding of Australian payroll processes and employment law.
  • Experience with Enterprise Agreements or the Manufacturing Award is highly desirable.
  • Intermediate / Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
  • Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and policy compliance.

If you are interested in this role and keen to know more please click "APPLY" or feel free to give me a call on 0433 839 600.