Payroll Administrator
Process employee payments, manage payroll records and comply with relevant regulations.
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- What's it like to be a Payroll Administrator?
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- Top skills and experience for Payroll Administrators
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What's it like to be a Payroll Administrator?
Payroll Administrators are responsible for processing employee payments, managing payroll records, and complying with tax laws and regulations. They work in various industries including finance, healthcare and retail, processing accurate and timely salary disbursement. Common responsibilities include calculating wages, processing deductions, maintaining payroll databases and addressing payroll enquiries from employees. Payroll Administrators also generate reports for management and collaborate with HR and finance departments for seamless operations. This role typically involves office-based work and requires strong attention to detail and knowledge of payroll software systems.
Tasks and duties
- Processing and calculating employee salaries, wages and deductions.
- Maintaining and updating payroll records and databases.
- Complying with tax laws and employment regulations.
- Addressing payroll enquiries and resolving issues from employees.
- Generating payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
- Collaborating with HR and finance departments for accurate payroll processing.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Payroll Administrator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Payroll
Payroll Software
Payroll Processing
Payroll Administration
End to End Payroll
Payroll Tax
Data Entry
Thoroughness
Reconciliations
Xero Accounting Software
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Latest Payroll Administrator reviews
Mar 2025
Enjoyed the role. Would love to work in tha in that field again
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Pay Administration
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsThere is always something happening. You are always busy which makes the days speed past.
Lots of different areas of challenge , but great development if you're in the right environment
The challengesSometimes can be stressful - deadline driven and if there is a change to company structure.
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Mar 2021
My initial proper exposure to the Accounting field after graduating.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Accounting
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationNon for Profit Organisation
The good thingsExposure to different aspects of Accounting. From Accounts Payable to Accounts Receivable, Accounts & Bank reconciliation, monthly journal entries and financial reporting.
The challengesAlways be focused and be proactie in asking questions to your manager. Learn new skills on the side such as Excel. It is going to be very beneficial.
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