Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Adaptalift Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the company's national payroll function. Adaptalift Group is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing materials handling hire and sales companies, with over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business. Employing over 700 people across Australia and New Zealand, the company operates in a dynamic, values-led environment where safety is paramount. This is an independent, end-to-end payroll role offering the opportunity for full ownership and expertise demonstration.

Location: Clayton Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid

What's Provided:

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• An employee rewards program offering discounts across retail, fuel, supermarkets, and more.
• Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations.
• A highly automated payroll system with ongoing business investment and support.

A Week in the Life:

• Deliver accurate and timely weekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across Australia and New Zealand.
• Reconcile and prepare monthly superannuation, payroll tax, and other statutory documentation.
• Ensure payroll compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts, and legislation.
• Manage payroll queries and provide professional guidance on entitlements, leave, and superannuation.
• Perform regular payroll audits and generate accurate, timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in payroll system upgrades, testing, and improvements.

Requirements:

• Solid experience processing end-to-end payroll within a medium-sized national organisation.
• Thorough knowledge of taxation laws and regulations, including PAYG, ETP, payroll tax, and superannuation.
• Understanding and interpretation of Awards, EBAs, and employment contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with proactive initiative.
• Strong customer-centric approach with the ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups).
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to APPLY NOW by clicking the link below, or contact the recruitment team at rec••••••••@adaptalift.com.au.