Payroll Officer

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Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Joining Elders means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and success. With more than 185 years of history behind us, we've built a culture that's deeply rooted in connection, resilience and genuine care for the people we work with.

Just like the farmers and communities we support, you'll find passion, dedication and a strong sense of purpose across every part of our business. As an iconic and essential part of Australia's rural landscape, Elders offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career you can be proud of and to proudly wear the pink shirt along the way.

About the Role

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to our diverse and geographically spread Elders workforce. You will also contribute to supporting employees by providing reliable and responsive payroll assistance. This role offers hybrid working (with occasional office attendance required).

Responsibilities

Assisting with preparing and processing end-to-end fortnightly payrolls
Assisting with the preparation, administration and remittance of all statutory requirements
Ensuring payroll practices are compliant and company policy, awards, employment agreements and legislation are applied correctly
Actioning requests and queries within agreed timelines
Maintaining electronic employee files and records
Building strong relationships
Creating, streamlining and driving efficiencies

About You

Experienced in processing large payrolls end-to-end
Able to demonstrate an established understanding of payroll and relevant legislation
Customer service focused
A confident communicator (via telephone, email, video conferencing) to engage effectively
Detail and action oriented
Task focussed and able to prioritise under pressure and meet strict deadlines
A strong problem-solver
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, with Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel
Experience with Chris21 and Workday preferred

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information call Lorraine Doyle on 0400 384 566 or visit our careers page
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 03/17/26