About Us

Join our fun and fast-paced payroll team in Byron Bay.

Spinifex Recruiting is a progressive, well-established recruitment company proudly servicing City, Country, and Coastal NSW. Renowned for our personalised and results-driven approach, we combine professionalism with a genuine can-do attitude to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates.

About the Role

As our Payroll Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting a broad range of clients across multiple industries. You'll manage payroll processing across various awards and enterprise agreements, handle payroll-related enquiries, and provide expert advice with accuracy and care.

Every day is different - the payroll function in our business is fast-moving and continually evolving. You'll enjoy the variety and challenges that come with managing multiple payrolls, while ensuring timely and compliant processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing for a range of clients and pay companies
• Interpreting awards and ensuring compliance
• Responding to payroll queries with a customer-first mindset
• Providing accurate reporting and record-keeping
• Supporting the payroll team with general administration and payroll-related tasks

About YOU

You're a people-person with a head for numbers and a love for problem-solving. You bring energy, initiative, and a team-focused attitude to everything you do.

You thrive in a busy, ever-changing environment and are confident juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. Your attention to detail and time management skills ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

You will also have:

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance support role (preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and EAs
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid computer skills, particularly with payroll software and Excel
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn

Why Join Us?

• Work with a close-knit, supportive, and fun-loving team
• Enjoy variety in your day and exposure to multiple industries
• A relaxed Byron Bay vibe
• Career development in a growing, values-driven company

The Next Steps

Apply now (with an updated resume and cover letter) and become part of a company where your contribution is valued and every day offers something new.

This position is open to suitably qualified and experienced candidates who currently reside in Australia with un-restricted workings rights. A strong preference to those already residing in or around Byron Bay, NSW.