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Balco Australia Pty Ltd is an award-winning Australian exporter and is proudly one of the leading suppliers of hay and straw products to international markets. Headquartered in Adelaide, the Balco Group has 4 operational sites across WA, SA and VIC with plans for continued business expansion.Reporting to the Financial Controller, a new opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and manage the endtoend weekly payroll function, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and timely payroll processing.Primary ObjectivesLead and manage the endtoend weekly payroll function, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and timely processing.Act as the organisations payroll expert, ensuring compliance with Fair Work requirements, awards, PAYG, superannuation and all statutory obligations.Review and approve payroll each cycle, maintaining strong governance, documentation, controls and risk management.Oversee timesheet validation, allowances, overtime, leave processing and payroll journal preparation.Complete payroll reconciliations, resolve discrepancies promptly and ensure all payments (wages, PAYG, superannuation and oncosts) are made by due dates.Maintain accurate employee payroll records and support Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and other regulatory requirements.Assist with statutory reporting including FBT, audits and payrollrelated information requests.Maintain and improve payroll systems, processes, procedures and internal controls, identifying automation and efficiency opportunities.Support the optimisation of payroll and HR systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, service delivery and compliance outcomes.Lead, mentor and support the Payroll Officer and provide backup assistance to the Senior Accounts Officer when required.Support HR with employee lifecycle administration and related HR administrative tasks (e.g. contracts, employment letters, terminations, etc).Provide guidance to operational teams on payroll and finance processes, supporting accurate data flow and crossfunctional collaboration.Support continuity of financial operations by providing oversight and assistance to the accounts payable function as needed.Create relevant payroll policies and rollout training as required.Train end users in the HR/Payroll system.The successful person will need to possess the followingTertiary Degree in related field.Demonstrated experience in endtoend payroll management in Australia.Strong understanding of Awards, Fair Work requirements, PAYG, STP and superannuation.Experience with HR and payroll governance, audit processes and compliance.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills including high attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically.Professional, confident communicator who builds effective relationships across HR, Finance and operational teams.Solutionfocused, proactive and reliable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver on time.Experience implementing and optimising HR/payroll systems.Committed to continuous improvement and proficient in key systems, including Microsoft 365.Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics or multisite environments.Experience applying the Manufacturing Award and/or Food, Beverage & Tobacco Award.Experience in HR administration support processes (e.g. contract creation, standard letters and templates, terminations).Leadership experience with small finance or payroll teams.Applications mustaddress the above criteria in a tailored resume and cover letter.Applications are scheduled to close 11th April 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr