Payroll Officer

Contract Type:

Temp

Location:

Adelaide

Industry:

Banking & Financial Services

Contact Name:

Elena Bacon

Contact Email:

elena.bacon@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Contact Phone


Published

04-Aug-2025

Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer
Join a busy and supportive payroll team delivering services to government agencies. You'll process timesheets, manage leave and claims, resolve pay-related queries, and contribute to accurate and timely payroll outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Process payroll using Chris21 for government sector agencies
  • Solve complex pay queries and deliver excellent customer service
  • Fast-paced role with opportunities to grow your payroll expertise
Role Overview
As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for processing pay files, coding timesheets, managing leave applications, and resolving complex payroll queries. Reporting to one of the Operational Team Leaders, you will be part of a collaborative unit with daily processing targets.
 
About the Person
You’re a reliable, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy. You excel in process driven environments, communicate clearly, and are comfortable using Microsoft Office and payroll systems like Chris21. Strong customer service skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process pay files and facilitate pay-related functions
  • Code timesheets, enter master data, and process leave applications
  • Respond to and resolve pay-related queries via phone and email
  • Contribute to daily team targets and shared goals
  • Deliver professional and timely customer service
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • Current National Police Clearance (mandatory)
  • Experience using CHRIS21 (highly regarded)
  • Strong customer service background, preferably in a call centre
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Fast and accurate data entry (minimum 40 wpm)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and proven reliability

For more information, please contact Elena Bacon on 08 7092 1523.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.



 
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