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Role overview

Join a purpose-led, member-owned bank in a payroll position where you will manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll, support staff and leaders, and help improve payroll systems and workflows. The role offers a collaborative team environment with flexibility and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

Run fortnightly payroll accurately and ensure all processing is completed by the required deadlines.
Work out wages, salaries, overtime, allowances, leave balances and payroll corrections.
Enter and process new hires, employment updates and departures.
Make sure payroll activity aligns with applicable laws, tax obligations, superannuation rules, awards and enterprise agreements.
Keep employee payroll records accurate and safeguard confidential information.
Answer payroll questions professionally and resolve pay-related issues and discrepancies.
Prepare payroll reports and support year-end payroll tasks.
Assist with payroll system improvements, testing and broader continuous improvement efforts.

What you should bring

You will need solid payroll knowledge, strong accuracy, and a service-focused approach. Experience with Australian payroll requirements, payroll software and Excel will help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications and experience

Hands-on experience in payroll processing or payroll administration.
Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
Experience working with payroll systems and advanced Microsoft Excel ability.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to build working relationships.
Discretion when managing confidential and sensitive information.
Certificate IV in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, or a similar field will be viewed favourably.

Benefits and workplace culture

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive, collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to work in a complete payroll role and contribute to process and system improvements.
Discounts on banking, health insurance and shopping across Australia.
Training, study support and project-based career development opportunities.
Competitive leave arrangements.
Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app and mental health ambassadors program.
Paid volunteering, Workplace Giving and community initiatives.
Peer recognition for contributions and achievements.

About the organisation

People First Bank was formed in March 2023 through the merger of People’s Choice and Heritage Bank, creating Heritage and People’s Choice Limited, one of Australia’s leading mutual banks. The organisation has more than 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre, and branches across five states. Its purpose is to deliver positive change through banking while maintaining an inclusive and flexible workplace.

Additional information

The employer encourages applications from people who value diversity and inclusion. Adjustments can be requested so that candidates can participate fairly in the selection process. A cover letter and current resume are to be included with the application.

Payroll Officer