HR & Payroll Administrator

• A workplace of positive people and ideas
• Full time, fixed term role until March 2027
• $86,558 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

As part of the People Services team, the People Services & Payroll Administrator plays an important role in supporting employees across their entire journey with Council. You’ll often be the first point of contact for queries, helping people navigate everything from onboarding through to payroll, and making sure they feel supported along the way.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll provide general administrative support across the employee lifecycle, assist with recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, and help keep employee records accurate and up to date. You’ll also coordinate employment checks and support compliance activities, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Working closely with both the People Services and Payroll teams, you’ll contribute to payroll administration, assist employees with systems and timesheets, and provide guidance on everyday queries like leave, pay and entitlements. During busier periods, you’ll step in where needed to help the team deliver a responsive and reliable service.

More than anything, this role is about helping people. It’s suited to someone who enjoys being organised, supporting others, and taking pride in the detail. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with opportunities to contribute ideas, improve processes, and play a meaningful role in creating a positive employee experience.

Please note that the formal title for this position is People Services & Payroll Administrator.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience supporting payroll processes, including timesheets and responding to payroll-related enquiries.
• Ability to interpret enterprise agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing HR and payroll tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.
• Confidence in working within HRIS and payroll systems, with the ability to navigate these platforms, investigate issues, problem-solve effectively, and develop a strong understanding of how they operate.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The People Team strengthens our organisation's capability to lead and deliver essential services for our community, corporate services for our organisation, and brilliant experiences in our City, by co-creating an environment where our people thrive, live our values, reach their potential, and learn and grow.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Sofia Sy on 08 8203 7225.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Bec Aitken, Manager, People Services.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 29 April 2026.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

Please be advised this is a full-time, fixed term opportunity until March 2027 with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $86,558 + 12% superannuation.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, please call our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au