Hudson is your trusted on-demand talent platform, connecting quality talent with top opportunities for over 40 years.

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team, handling end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring compliance with Australian regulations. Enjoy flexible arrangements and the opportunity to work with well-known brands, fast-growing businesses, and respected organisations across the commercial (financial services, technology, and manufacturing) and public sectors.

About the role:

• Open positions across Adelaide
• Salary rate: $35 to $40 + Super upon experience
• Flexible admin temp contracts, durations & temp to perm opportunities
• Learn and gain exposure to different industries
• Most jobs are in urban locations and close to public transport
• Easy to fill timesheet, on-time payment and option for Real-Time Remuneration.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and process employee wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions in compliance with Australian tax and superannuation regulations.
• Stay up to date with Fair Work regulations, award rates, tax obligations (PAYG), and superannuation laws to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including timesheets, leave balances, and salary adjustments.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions, including payslips, tax declarations, and leave entitlements.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy, process new hires or terminations, and generate reports for auditing and budgeting.

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or a related field (e.g., accounting, finance, or HR).
• Experience using Xero, MYOB, SAP, or similar payroll systems.
• Understanding of Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, PAYG tax, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and time management skills to ensure payroll compliance.
• Ability to handle employee queries professionally while maintaining payroll data security.

In addition to these technical skills and qualifications, you need to be reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality, as you will handle sensitive financial information. You should also be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of a payroll team.

Hudson opens a world of jobs at your fingertips. We employ 100+ staff, pay over 1200 temps in Australia & New Zealand, and continue to grow weekly.
Hudson Recruitment Group is one of APAC’s most prominent independent recruitment agencies.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.