Payroll Administrator

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$45 - AU$50 per hour

Talent International We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our Contractor Payroll team on a 6-month contract starting in mid-March. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working within a team, and has a strong background in payroll administration-ideally within a recruitment agency.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our contractors while working collaboratively within a structured team environment. Given the short-term nature of this position, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is fully available during standard working hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately process payroll in line with deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively within the Contractor Payroll team.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve payroll-related queries.
  • Assist with reporting and reconciliation tasks.
  • Support both high-level payroll operations and detailed administrative tasks.

Essential Requirements:

  • Strong Excel skills – comfortable with formulas and data manipulation.
  • Previous Payroll administration experience
  • Payroll experience within a recruitment agency (ideal but not essential).
  • Deadline-driven – ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Hands-on and proactive – willing to take on both detailed and big-picture payroll tasks.
  • Team player – collaborative and communicative within a payroll function.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a fast-paced, engaging environment where you can leverage your payroll expertise and work within a supportive, team-oriented setting. If you are looking for a contract position where you can make a real impact and contribute to a highly efficient payroll process, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are available to start in mid-March, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. For further information, you may contact Jessica Abboud on 02 8240 9516 for a confidential discussion.

Apply now

Submit your details and attach your resume below. Hint: make sure all relevant experience is included in your CV and keep your message to the hiring team short and sweet - 2000 characters or less is perfect.