Payroll Administrator – Employment Hero Payroll

Location
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
 
Full job description
PHE is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our national team, supporting the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll across a large, blue-collar workforce. This full-time role reports to the Payroll Lead and can be based in either our Fortitude Valley or Gympie office. You’ll play a hands-on role in processing weekly payroll, maintaining employee records, interpreting EBAs and Awards, and supporting regional teams with payroll-related queries using Employment Hero Payroll.

What you’ll be doing:

Processing weekly payroll using Employment Hero.
Maintaining accurate employee data, including contracts, timesheets, leave, and entitlements.
Interpreting awards and EBAs to ensure correct pay outcomes.
Managing superannuation, PAYG, STP lodgments, and EOFY payroll reconciliations.
Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, including TFNs, super setup, and termination pay.
Responding to payroll queries and supporting our site-based and office teams.
Reconciling payroll reports and assisting with audits and compliance.
Providing support to other payroll team members and upskilling where needed.

What we’re looking for:

At least 2 years of experience in payroll, ideally in a multi-site or blue-collar environment.
Employment Hero Payroll (or KeyPay) experience is essential.
MYOB Exo and Timesheet Advantage experience is essential.
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation.
High attention to detail and confidence working with confidential information.
Excellent communication and stakeholder support skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About PHE

PHE provides specialist electrical and instrumentation services to the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors across Australia. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work while maintaining a strong team culture. Our payroll team is a key part of making sure our operations run smoothly, and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

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If you're ready to join a supportive team and contribute to a growing national business, we’d love to hear from you.