Payroll Officer

At Hickinbotham, payroll is more than processing it is about accuracy, trust and ensuring our people are supported properly and on time.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of payroll and related functions across our diversified group. This hands-on role offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to work with a high-performing team in contemporary offices near the Adelaide CBD.

The engagement can be structured as either:

• Part-time employment; or
• An independent contractor arrangement for someone operating under their own ABN.

The expected commitment is approximately 60-70 hours per month.

Why Hickinbotham?

For 70 years, Hickinbotham has grown through family ownership, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. Today, our interests span South Australia’s largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.

Our culture is energetic, professional and accountable. We value people who perform at a high level, remain grounded and take genuine pride in delivering outstanding outcomes.

What you will own

You will manage accurate, timely and compliant payroll processes across multiple business units, including:

• Calculating and processing weekly and monthly salaries and wages
• Ensuring payments comply with relevant awards, legislation and government requirements
• Preparing and lodging pay-day superannuation payments through a clearing house
• Preparing and lodging Single Touch Payroll information
• Producing monthly payroll reports
• Assisting with payroll tax calculations and payments
• Completing end-of-year payroll reporting
• Establishing and maintaining accurate employee master-file records
• Resolving payroll queries with professionalism and care

What you will bring

You are an experienced payroll professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Ideally, you will have:

•  At least three years’ payroll management experience
•  Demonstrated experience delivering multiple medium-to-large payrolls
• Strong award interpretation skills
•  Experience with TechnologyOne Payroll or a comparable payroll platform
•  Sound knowledge of payroll compliance, superannuation, STP, payroll tax and WorkCover
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
•  The ability to meet strict weekly, monthly and end-of-month deadlines
• Clear, confident interpersonal and communication skills
•  A proactive, flexible and practical approach
• A diploma-level qualification in accounting or bookkeeping—advantageous, but not essential

Just as importantly, you will be reliable, trustworthy and comfortable taking responsibility. You will have the judgement to work autonomously, the humility to collaborate and the confidence to earn the respect of colleagues across the Group.

If you are looking for a flexible payroll role where your expertise, initiative and dedication will be recognised, we would love to hear from you.