Payroll & HRIS Coordinator - People and Culture
Location: Bondi Junction | Part-time or Full-time | Office-based
Build your career across payroll, HR systems and People & Culture
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll & HRIS Coordinator to join our People & Culture team in Bondi Junction.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to take a step into their career and develop practical experience across payroll, HRIS administration, reporting, compliance, and employee benefits.
You’ll play an important role in keeping our payroll and people systems accurate, compliant and running smoothly, while working closely with employees, managers, Finance and the broader People & Culture team.
About the role
This is a hands-on and varied role where you will develop a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and the systems and processes that support it.
Your responsibilities will include:
Payroll Administration & Processing
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Support and progressively take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing within agreed timelines.
- Prepare and validate payroll calculations, including wages, salaries, allowances, deductions, leave and adjustments.
- Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee changes, tax, superannuation and leave balances.
- Coordinate pre- and post-payroll checks, processing and payment activities.
- Monitor and manage payroll queries through the payroll inbox.
HR Systems & HRIS
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Maintain accurate employee, position, organisational and payroll data within the HRIS.
- Administer employee changes, system access and payroll-related updates.
- Act as a first point of contact for HRIS queries, troubleshooting issues and escalating where required.
- Support system updates, testing, configuration changes and data validation.
- Support the workforce with training in the use of HR systems, ensuring employees and managers understand key processes and system functionality.
Reporting, Compliance & Reconciliations
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Assist with payroll reconciliations and end-of-cycle reporting.
- Prepare payroll, leave liability, headcount and workforce reports.
- Support superannuation submissions and reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll tax, Single Touch Payroll, workers compensation and other statutory reporting.
- Support payroll audits, compliance reviews and BOOT assessments.
Process Improvement & Systems Development
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Maintain payroll and HRIS procedures, checklists, calendars and process guides.
- Monitor payroll and HRIS metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with automation, system enhancements, integrations and reporting improvements.
- Investigate issues, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
- Contribute to projects that improve the employee and manager experience.
Benefits Administration
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Maintain employee benefit information across payroll and HR systems.
- Support salary packaging, allowances, deductions, insurance and superannuation administration.
- Assist with benefit reconciliations and employee queries.
About you
You may be a recent graduate or have 1–2 years' experience in payroll, HR administration, HRIS, finance or a similar operational role.
You will ideally bring:
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A tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
- An interest in payroll, HR systems, data and People & Culture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence working with systems and learning new technology.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
Experience with payroll software, HRIS platforms, Employment Hero or similar systems will be highly regarded, but a willingness to learn is just as important.
Why join us?
This role offers more than payroll administration. It provides the opportunity to build a broad foundation across People Operations, payroll, HR technology, compliance, reporting and process improvement.
You will have exposure to different areas of the business, work alongside experienced People & Culture and Finance professionals, and develop the skills and knowledge to progress your career across People Operations, Payroll, HRIS or broader People & Culture.
With the flexibility to work part-time or full-time, you’ll have the opportunity to learn in a collaborative environment, build meaningful connections and make a visible contribution from day one.
If you are curious, analytical, organised and ready to build your career in a role where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
Our benefits
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Grow your skills through learning and development opportunities across payroll, HR systems and People & Culture.
- Choose the work pattern that fits, with part-time or full-time flexibility available.
- Access salary packaging options, including additional superannuation, purchased leave and novated leases.
- Be recognised through Hero points for contributions, competitions and achievements.
- Enjoy regular townhalls, social occasions, birthday celebrations and key cultural days.
- Work in a convenient location close to public transport, shops, gyms and cafes.
- Share in the everyday office perks, including fruit, biscuits and treats.
Our ideal candidate
You are someone who:
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Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion
- Enjoys solving problems rather than simply identifying them
- Loves getting into the detail and making sure things are right
- Learns quickly and is confident asking questions
- Looks for better ways of doing things and isn't afraid to suggest improvements
- Builds trust through accuracy, confidentiality and reliability
- Works collaboratively and provides a great service to employees and managers.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Gunn Agri Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone is respected, valued and supported to contribute and succeed.
We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, identities, abilities and ages, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We value the diverse experiences, perspectives and skills our people bring.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in our recruitment and onboarding practices, flexible work arrangements, parental leave, workplace policies and Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and support where needed to help people participate and thrive.
Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.
