Payroll Assistant

About the Company

At MacKellar, we're more than a trusted name in mining and civil earthmoving- we're a business built on people, performance and long-term partnerships. With over 50 years of industry experience, we deliver large-scale mining solutions across Australia while creating rewarding careers for our people.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you'll work closely with site teams, leaders and employees to ensure payroll information is accurate, complete and processed on time. Your attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate employee labour and equipment hours for payroll.
• Enter, reconcile and amend employee time entries within JD Edwards and payroll systems.
• Review payroll reports and investigate discrepancies with site teams and employees.
• Prepare and submit finalised payroll batches in line with payroll deadlines.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and electronic employee records.
• Assist with onboarding administration, employment changes and employee record maintenance.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies, audit requirements and privacy obligations.
• Provide administrative support to the Payroll team and contribute to process improvements.

About You

You'll be highly organised, enjoy working with numbers and take pride in delivering accurate work in a fast-paced environment. To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in payroll, payroll administration or high-volume data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience using payroll or ERP systems (JD Edwards experience is highly regarded).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Why Join MacKellar?

At MacKellar, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a business that plays a vital role in Australia's mining industry.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm role based at our Nambour Head Office.
• Supportive, collaborative and experienced payroll team.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Long-term career opportunities with one of Australia's leading mining contractors.

If you're looking for your next opportunity in payroll and want to be part of a business that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the MacKellar team.