Payroll Officer

We’re on the lookout for a meticulous and motivated Payroll Officer to join our close-knit team at our Clayton head office – someone who thrives on accuracy, values confidentiality, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to employees across the business.

Working part-time, 3 days a week, you’ll be hands-on in the end-to-end payroll process – ensuring timely and compliant outcomes, responding to employee queries, and contributing to process improvements along the way. This role is ideal for someone looking to balance meaningful work with flexibility, while still playing a key part in a high-performing team.

At William Adams, your expertise is valued. With almost a century as a trusted Caterpillar dealer, we know that great businesses run on great people – and we look after ours. You’ll be supported by a knowledgeable team, modern systems, and a workplace culture that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

This is more than a payroll job – it’s a part-time opportunity with full-time impact. Ready to bring your experience and make a real difference?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Daily responsibilities will include the following:

• Assisting with a timely and accurate end to end payroll process, of the fortnightly payroll for 600 employees, in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and awards
• Following up on timesheets, termination paperwork, and leave records
• Reviewing, writing, and updating payroll procedures to ensure best practices and compliance
• Attending the Gold Report meetings, ensuring all Servicelink employees have up-to-date hours and leave recorded
• Providing Dayforce training to new and current employees and managers, on timesheet processes
• Providing outstanding customer service by way of emails and phone queries on various payroll matters
• Assisting with payroll reporting and other ad-hoc payroll tasks as required

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Payroll Officer, who is adaptable and has a continuous improvement mindset. You excel as a team player, taking pride in delivering an efficient and accurate payroll to the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous payroll experience in a similar role, working with an automated payroll environment – such as Dayforce, Aurion, ADP and others
• Experience in processing end-to-end payroll, including award interpretation, and handling timesheets
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Experience working to tight time frames
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Confidence in communicating with all levels of employees and leaders
• Experience with Dayforce or similar payroll systems (preferred)

Why work with us?

Joining the William Adams family, you will instantly feel welcome and supported. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Program and our Wellbeing portal, packed with resources and tools to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

You will be surrounded by like-minded professionals that are passionate about William Adams values of; Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability.

We will provide you with ongoing career and development opportunities, along with a competitive salary package. You will also have access to various rewards and benefits via The Hub – our reward and benefits platform with discounts at over 470 retailers such as JB HI-FI, Woolworths, Flight Centre, and more!

Want to know more? Call David in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9566 0691 with any questions.