PAYROLL & HR COORDINATOR – TOWNSVILLE – ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM (JOB ID 1544)

Looking for a payroll role where you can take ownership of end-to-end processing while also supporting broader People & Culture functions?

Want to join a well-established professional services firm with a strong team culture and genuine career development opportunities?

Our client, is a long-established and highly regarded integrated accounting and financial services firm with over 70 years of history and a strong presence across Queensland. With a team of 75+ professionals across multiple locations, the firm delivers accounting, tax, financial planning, SMSF, audit and business advisory services to a diverse client base.

The Role:

End-to-end payroll processing across the business ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery

Maintain and update employee records within HRIS and payroll systems (including Xero Payroll)

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards and relevant HR requirements

Support HR and People & Culture functions including onboarding, reporting and general admin

Assist with process improvement and system efficiencies across payroll and HR functions

Liaise with staff and management to resolve payroll and HR queries

Maintain high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail

About You:

3–5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing

Experience using HRIS systems and Xero Payroll

Certificate or Diploma in Payroll, HR or Business Administration

Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards and HR processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organised with strong time management abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Proactive, reliable and detail-oriented

What’s On Offer:

Opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a respected professional services firm

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Stable, long-established firm with strong national presence

Career development opportunities within a growing Townsville office

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment spanning accounting, advisory and financial services

If you’re looking for a role where you can own payroll while growing your exposure across HR and People & Culture in a respected firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia will be considered.

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