Senior Payroll Officer

About Us Health Partners is South Australia’s largest open health insurer, providing cover to over 90,000 people. For 85 years, we’ve been on South Australia’s side — making it easier for locals to access the healthcare and support they need while giving back to the communities we call home. As a proud not-for-profit, we’re guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people, and the broader community. No matter how we grow, our focus remains the same: helping South Australians live in a better state of health. Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, efficiency, and making a real impact? Join Health Partners as a Senior Payroll Officer and play a key role in ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time—every time. About the Role Reporting to the Payroll and Reward Manager, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of our fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements while delivering a high standard of service to employees and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll with a high level of accuracyCalculate terminations, overpayments, and underpaymentsReconcile payroll and prepare documentation for FinanceProcess monthly Dental Productivity within deadlinesMaintain and update payroll records and systemsEnsure compliance with Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, and WorkCover obligationsSupport end-of-financial-year payroll processes Reporting Prepare monthly payroll data and reportsProvide fortnightly updates on allowances, deductions, and leave entitlementsDeliver ad hoc reporting as required Systems & Continuous Improvement Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queriesIdentify process improvements and streamline workflowsMaintain up-to-date payroll proceduresAnalyse trends and risks to improve data integrity Compliance & Risk Ensure adherence to privacy and legislative requirementsIdentify and escalate risks in line with the organisation’s frameworkSupport a strong risk and compliance culture Work Health & Safety Follow WHS policies and proceduresReport hazards, incidents, or unsafe practices About You Experience & Knowledge Proven experience in payroll processing (end-to-end)Strong understanding of Awards and payroll legislationKnowledge of ATO requirements including Superannuation, PAYG, and Payroll TaxIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsExperience with payroll systems (Employment Hero desirable) Skills & Attributes Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracyStrong problem-solving and organisational skillsAbility to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated with a proactive mindset Our Values – The Right Way At Health Partners, we live our values every day: Make it better – Go above and beyond, challenge the normDo it with heart – Act with purpose, care, and empathy Deliver together – Collaborate, respect, and share knowledge Act with integrity – Be genuine, transparent, and accountable Own it, solve it – Take responsibility and follow through Qualifications Relevant qualifications are desirable, but we value equivalent experience just as highly. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture teamContribute to meaningful work that impacts employees every dayOpportunity to improve systems and influence processesFlexible working arrangements (0.8–1.0 FTE) Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide two recent referees, and hold (or be willing to obtain) a current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 12 months). Working with Health Partners means working with a diverse group of people committed to doing things Side by Side. Visit http://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to learn more about life at Health Partners. Applications will be screened as received. Health Partners appreciates the time and effort candidates invest in their applications and, as a Circle Back Initiative employer, is committed to reviewing and responding to every applicant. If this role isn’t quite right but you believe your skills and energy could contribute to our future success, we encourage you to explore current vacancies or register for our talent pool on our website.  AUD Adelaide 5000

Senior Payroll Officer

About Us 

Health Partners is South Australia’s largest open health insurer, providing cover to over 90,000 people. For 85 years, we’ve been on South Australia’s side — making it easier for locals to access the healthcare and support they need while giving back to the communities we call home. 

As a proud not-for-profit, we’re guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people, and the broader community. No matter how we grow, our focus remains the same: helping South Australians live in a better state of health. 

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, efficiency, and making a real impact? Join Health Partners as a Senior Payroll Officer and play a key role in ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time—every time. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Payroll and Reward Manager, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of our fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements while delivering a high standard of service to employees and stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities 

Payroll Processing 

  • Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll with a high level of accuracy

  • Calculate terminations, overpayments, and underpayments

  • Reconcile payroll and prepare documentation for Finance

  • Process monthly Dental Productivity within deadlines

  • Maintain and update payroll records and systems

  • Ensure compliance with Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, and WorkCover obligations

  • Support end-of-financial-year payroll processes

Reporting 

  • Prepare monthly payroll data and reports

  • Provide fortnightly updates on allowances, deductions, and leave entitlements

  • Deliver ad hoc reporting as required

Systems & Continuous Improvement 

  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queries

  • Identify process improvements and streamline workflows

  • Maintain up-to-date payroll procedures

  • Analyse trends and risks to improve data integrity

Compliance & Risk 

  • Ensure adherence to privacy and legislative requirements

  • Identify and escalate risks in line with the organisation’s framework

  • Support a strong risk and compliance culture

Work Health & Safety 

  • Follow WHS policies and procedures

  • Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe practices

About You 

Experience & Knowledge 

  • Proven experience in payroll processing (end-to-end)

  • Strong understanding of Awards and payroll legislation

  • Knowledge of ATO requirements including Superannuation, PAYG, and Payroll Tax

  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

  • Experience with payroll systems (Employment Hero desirable)

Skills & Attributes 

  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy

  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills

  • Ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Self-motivated with a proactive mindset

Our Values – The Right Way 

At Health Partners, we live our values every day: 

  • Make it better – Go above and beyond, challenge the norm

  • Do it with heart – Act with purpose, care, and empathy 

  • Deliver together – Collaborate, respect, and share knowledge 

  • Act with integrity – Be genuine, transparent, and accountable 

  • Own it, solve it – Take responsibility and follow through 

Qualifications 

Relevant qualifications are desirable, but we value equivalent experience just as highly. 

Why Join Us? 

  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team

  • Contribute to meaningful work that impacts employees every day

  • Opportunity to improve systems and influence processes

  • Flexible working arrangements (0.8–1.0 FTE)

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, provide two recent referees, and hold (or be willing to obtain) a current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 12 months). 

Working with Health Partners means working with a diverse group of people committed to doing things Side by Side. 

Visit http://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to learn more about life at Health Partners. 

Applications will be screened as received. 

Health Partners appreciates the time and effort candidates invest in their applications and, as a Circle Back Initiative employer, is committed to reviewing and responding to every applicant. 

If this role isn’t quite right but you believe your skills and energy could contribute to our future success, we encourage you to explore current vacancies or register for our talent pool on our website. 

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