Payroll Assistant

Job Description

Your Role

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Payroll Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build or further develop their payroll career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

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As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

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Your day-to-day

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• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
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• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
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• Process employee commencements, salary changes, and terminations.
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• Assist with the administration of leave entitlements, superannuation, and payroll deductions.
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• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
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• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, taxation requirements, and company policies.
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Your Skills And Experience

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• Previous administration, payroll, or finance experience.
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• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
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• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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• Strong communication and customer service skills.
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• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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• A willingness to learn and develop within the payroll profession
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• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP (desired but not essential)
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• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and employment conditions (advantageous).
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We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome those eager to learn and grow within our team.

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Your Compensation And Benefits

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We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with your skills, experience, and the responsibilities of the Payroll Assistant role. Pay scales are tailored according to Australian market standards, ensuring fairness and transparency. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid leave entitlements, and additional perks designed to support your work-life balance.

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• Competitive salary package.
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• Career development and training opportunities.
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• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
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• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a growing organisation.
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Your location

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This position is primarily based on-site at our Blacktown office in Australia, where you will benefit from direct collaboration with the Payroll and HR teams. However, hybrid working arrangements are available, enabling you to balance remote work with in-office presence to promote team engagement and flexibility.

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Why it is great to work with us

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Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

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Application process

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Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

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Talent Acquisition: Fiona Halliday, fiona.halliday@atlascopco.com

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About

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Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

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Uniting curious minds

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Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.