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Payroll and HR Administrator - Part Time
- Posted13 February 2026
- Salary$85000 per annum
- LocationWetherill Park
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceBH-17081
Job description
Payroll & HR Administrator - 2 or 3 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday mandatory)
An established Australian organisation with operations in Australia and New Zealand is seeking a reliable Payroll & HR Administrator to provide hands-on support to the HR team. This role focuses on accurate fortnightly payroll processing, HR administration, and essential office support in a collaborative finance/HR environment.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you'll handle end-to-end payroll for AU/NZ entities, support recruitment and employee relations, and manage day-to-day admin tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys a varied role in a supportive team setting. Internal collaboration is key with operations, finance, and all staff.
Key Responsibilities
An established Australian organisation with operations in Australia and New Zealand is seeking a reliable Payroll & HR Administrator to provide hands-on support to the HR team. This role focuses on accurate fortnightly payroll processing, HR administration, and essential office support in a collaborative finance/HR environment.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you'll handle end-to-end payroll for AU/NZ entities, support recruitment and employee relations, and manage day-to-day admin tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys a varied role in a supportive team setting. Internal collaboration is key with operations, finance, and all staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Process fortnightly timesheets: review for completeness, liaise with employees/managers on issues (e.g., overtime approvals).
- Payroll Processing end to end using AussiePay - fortnightly
- Prepare Excel files for external payroll provider, review/approve reports, make adjustments, and upload payments to bank.
- Handle employee pay queries, annual/personal leave, new hire setups, terminations, back payments, and reconciliations.
- Manage NZ payroll coordination with local agent; prepare monthly/annual reconciliations (hours vs. awards), payroll journals (excl. international), Payroll Tax/Super lodgements, and month-end leave provisions/reports for managers.
- Conduct year-end reviews and ensure data accuracy/compliance.
- Support full recruitment lifecycle: identify needs with hiring managers, source candidates, assist with interviews, and manage onboarding.
- Act as first point of contact for employee relations, queries, and benefits enrolment (e.g., health insurance, superannuation).
- Guide managers/employees on performance appraisals; promote positive culture and communication.
- Ensure adherence to Australian labour laws, HR best practices, and assist in policy development.
- Maintain office essentials
- Manage stationery cupboard: order from cost-effective suppliers (e.g., Officeworks), conduct 6-monthly audits, handle ad-hoc requests.
- Order printer ink, photocopier services, and provide food/beverages for meetings/events.
- 3-5 years' hands-on payroll experience, including reconciliations, tax lodgements, and super processing.
- High accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel—pivot tables a plus).
- Strong communication skills for employee/stakeholder interactions.
- Organised, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
