Senior Payroll Specialist

Kelsian Group Limited is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Payroll Specialist to join their expanding team. Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, this role will work collaboratively in providing assistance to the Payroll Team Leader as well as the timely and accurate processing of payrolls and end-to-end payroll functions. 

About the Role - What will you do?

• Provide assistance to Payroll Team Leader as required:
• Payroll email inbox management
• Checking pay runs, calculations, new starters
• Training team members
• Writing payroll processes
• Ad hoc projects
• Maintenance of payroll and staff records; including processing new starters, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
• Processing end-to-end weekly and fortnightly payrolls in MicrOpay Payroll software for multiple legal entities in Australia.
• Maintenance and utilisation of Deputy (Time and Attendance System).
• Assisting with the interpretation and ensuring correct application of Enterprise Agreements (EA), Awards, and Employment Contracts.
• Application of CPI and FWC - calculation of rates.
• Support staff and management's payroll queries.
• Preparation of reports, monthly reconciliations and journals.
• Calculation and lodgement of payroll liabilities including group tax and superannuation.
• Actively maintaining and supporting HR systems and initiatives.

About You - Who do we want to apply?

We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of payroll practices and their application, with the ability to follow well documented procedures.

The successful applicant must possess the following characteristics:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a payroll capacity.
• Experience in interpreting and processing multiple industrial pay conditions.
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Time clock processing experience and understanding.
• Understanding of payroll and HR legislation and processes, including tax and superannuation.
• Experience in using Accounting Software.
• High level of attention to detail, analytical skills & accuracy.
• Logical thinking/problem solving.
• Strong time management, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate with key stakeholders of all levels.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Team orientated and reliable.
• Excellent communication and people skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience in Payroll Software Systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as with a degree of autonomy. 
• Adaptability to change.

This role is based in our Adelaide Office located at 26 Flinders Street, Adelaide. The role is office-based, 5 days per week.

How to Apply

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position. 

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question. 

Applicants must have the appropriate work visa and must not have any restrictions to their entitlement to work.

Please note that screening and contacting of applicants may commence prior to the application closing date.

Applications close Friday, 4th December 2026.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.