Lead end-to-end payroll processing with expertise in Chris21 & Aurion systems.
Enjoy flexible work, career growth, and exclusive banking & lifestyle benefits.
Join a people-first culture focused on wellbeing, diversity, and community impact.

About the role:

In this newly created role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately, on time, and in line with legislative and enterprise agreement requirements. You’ll be our go-to subject matter expert for all things payroll, supporting a high-performing team while driving process improvements and compliance.

This will include:

Managing end-to-end processing for fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, ATO regulations, and Enterprise Agreements.
Acting as a point of escalation for complex payroll and employee queries.
Preparing and lodging payroll tax, superannuation, and WorkCover reports.
Conducting payroll reconciliations, journals, and EOFY activities including STP reporting.
Maintaining up-to-date payroll procedures, policies, and training guides.
Partnering with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Supporting system upgrades and contribute to payroll-related projects.
Leading process improvement initiatives and deliver best practice payroll solutions.

About You

You are a well experienced Payroll Lead with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to collaborate effectively across teams and departments. You have a proven ability to lead and mentor team members while handling high-volume payroll in fast-paced environments. Your strong technical skills, especially your proficiency in Chris21 and Aurion payroll systems ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all aspects of payroll operations.

Solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing in Aurion and Chris21.
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, EBAs, tax and superannuation.
Exceptional accuracy, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Confident in Excel and able to deliver complex payroll reporting.
Experience with payroll projects, audits, and compliance activities.

Why you’ll love working with us:

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program.
Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank:

In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.

With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

Apply online now:

If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.