Payroll Admin | Construction Industry

Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au

Location NSW - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Salary AUD 75,000 - 80,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Payroll Administrator
Western Sydney | $75,000–$80,000 + Super | Full-Time, On-Site

About the Opportunity

An established business operating within the electrical infrastructure and construction sector is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join its team in Western Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a construction or contracting environment who understands the importance of accurate timesheet management, payroll administration and supporting a busy, project-driven workforce.

Working closely with the payroll and finance teams, you will play an important role in ensuring employee timesheets and payroll information are accurately recorded, maintained and ready for processing.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, review and enter employee timesheets, ensuring hours are accurately recorded and approved.
  • Maintain payroll spreadsheets, time records and employee information.
  • Assist with tracking labour hours across projects and site-based teams.
  • Check timesheets for discrepancies, missing information and inconsistencies before submission for payroll processing.
  • Liaise with site supervisors, project teams and internal stakeholders to resolve timesheet queries.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide general administrative support to the payroll and finance functions.
  • Assist with payroll reporting and data entry as required.
About You
  • Previous experience in payroll administration, timesheet coordination or payroll support within the construction, civil or infrastructure industries.
  • An understanding of construction-based workforces, including site employees, labour hours, overtime and varying work arrangements.
  • Strong data entry skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Confident using Excel and payroll or timesheet systems.
  • Experience with Workbench or similar project management and job-costing systems will be highly regarded.
  • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to follow up on outstanding information and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with employees, supervisors and project teams.
What's on Offer?
  • Salary of $75,000–$80,000 + Super, depending on experience.
  • Stable, full-time opportunity within an established electrical infrastructure business.
  • On-site parking available.
  • Opportunity to work closely with finance and project teams in a construction-focused environment.
  • A supportive team and hands-on role where accuracy and organisation are valued.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role?
Design and Build is hiring for the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry job located?
The Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role with Design and Build is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role pay?
Design and Build lists the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role at AUD 75,000–80,000 per year.
Is the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role?
The Payroll Admin | Construction Industry position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll Admin | Construction Industry role at Design and Build?
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