Are you an Environmental, Social and/or Community Warrior? We help non-profit and socially conscious organisations achieve their purpose, by giving them dependable bookkeeping and payroll compliance services.

We have a vacant position for an experienced Payroll Manager. If you're seeking to work with a team whose purpose is to leave the world better than we found it, we'd love to hear from you!

About the job

Job Highlights

Work From Home Position

Permanent Position - 4 Day Work Week

Autonomy – Take ownership of workflows, delegate tasks effectively, and make a real impact

Job Overview:

Payroll Manager | Virtual | Australian Bookkeeping Firm

Salary: Between $45 and $53 per hour

Hours: 32 hours a week across 4 days Tuesday to Friday - Flexible for the right candidate, including the option for fewer hours

Location: Working from home

Start Date: Flexible

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Firm Summary:

PURPOSELY is an Australian owned Bookkeeping Company. We offer bookkeeping and payroll services to non-profit organisations and businesses. At PURPOSELY, we take pride in our attention to detail, reliability and efficiency while maintaining the highest level of client confidentiality. As we align our values with a sustainable future, we are moving through an exciting period of growth and development.

Our business is committed to making a difference. As such, 1% of all our revenue is donated to environmental causes worldwide.

To learn more about the firm, please visit https://purposelyhq.au

Job Summary:

Your main role will be in customer service, supporting the production team and senior client manager in delivering compliant payroll services. You will be responsible for managing workflow and ensuring quality:

Oversee the employee life cycle, including onboarding, contracts, rostering/time sheeting, payroll processing, and offboarding (Note: recruitment is not part of this role)

Ensure that Quality Control systems and procedures are maintained to support compliance with legal obligations and best practices in payroll

Investigate complex payroll issues, including new client payroll rescue work and the setup of new payroll systems

Be tech-savvy and efficient, able to set up and use various software systems

Support the team with payroll processing without direct reports

Process superannuation obligations and complete relevant reconciliations

What we're looking for:

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HR generalist or HR & payroll management role

Strong understanding of Australian employment laws, regulations, and best practices, including interpreting and applying Modern Awards and assisting others with interpretation

Proficiency with Employment Hero, Deputy, Xero Payroll, and HR information systems, including experience processing and reconciling superannuation, preparing EOFY Payroll Reconciliations, and completing Single Touch Payroll Finalisations

Strong background in salary packaging, long service leave entitlements across multiple jurisdictions, and workers' compensation processing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under pressure

Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or higher required

Technical/Experience Requirements:

High Quality Communication Skills

Karbon Experience (desirable)

Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Dual computer screens and dedicated desk setup required in a private workspace (Laptop will be provided)

We aim to notify eligible candidates from the 16th August, 2025. Our focus is on selecting individuals who not only meet the requirements of the role but also align with our team dynamics. Thank you for your patience.

Please watch the video from Clare Burns, principal of PURPOSELY here, https://youtu.be/ejTVhTYPP7c

This is an Australian Based position only. We will only contact applicants who meet the above requirements.