Payroll & Admin Support Officer – Automotive Manufacturing
- Monroe Australia Pty Ltd, Clovelly Park, Adelaide SA.
- Payroll (Accounting)
- Part time
Reporting to the HR Manager, this position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with all legislative and company requirements.
The role requires a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving capability, and the ability to work autonomously while supporting employees and leaders across the business.
About the role :
Monroe Australia is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to support our Adelaide manufacturing operations on a part-time basis.
This role will work approximately 2–3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday) and is ideal for a highly experienced payroll professional looking for flexibility while still playing a key role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We are looking for someone with strong end-to-end payroll experience, exposure to modern payroll systems, and a proactive mindset who can support payroll improvements and future system enhancements.
Key responsibilities :
- Payroll Processing:
Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for employees across multiple departments and employment types. - Systems Administration:
Maintain payroll and timekeeping systems, ensuring employee data, leave balances, and payroll records remain accurate and up to date. - Kronos & ADP Support:
Manage and support payroll processing using Kronos and ADP systems, including troubleshooting payroll and timekeeping issues. - Compliance:
Ensure payroll processes comply with Fair Work legislation, Awards, Superannuation, taxation requirements, and company policies. - Payroll Queries:
Respond to employee and manager payroll enquiries in a professional and timely manner. - Reporting & Reconciliation:
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and assist with payroll audits and month-end requirements. - Process Improvement:
Support payroll process improvements and contribute to transitioning payroll operations toward more modern and efficient systems. - Software Migration Experience:
Provide valuable input and support for payroll system upgrades or migrations, drawing on previous experience implementing or transitioning payroll platforms.
About You :
- High level payroll experience within medium to large organisations
- Strong experience using Kronos and ADP payroll systems
- Previous experience migrating payroll systems or implementing modern payroll software highly regarded
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Awards, superannuation, and compliance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Manufacturing or industrial environment experience highly regarded
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- About Monroe Australia
Monroe Australia is part of DRiV — the aftermarket and ride performance division of Tenneco, a global leader in automotive components and systems.
Operating from our Adelaide manufacturing facility, Monroe has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality ride control solutions to the Australian market. Backed by the scale, innovation, and global capability of Tenneco, we combine local manufacturing expertise with global strength.
This unique position allows us to offer the stability of a global organisation while maintaining a strong, team-focused culture at a local level.
Why Join Monroe Australia?
We offer flexible part-time working arrangements, excellent working conditions, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful payroll improvement initiatives within a globally recognised organisation.
- Flexible part-time opportunity (2–3 days per week)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Stable and well-established manufacturing business
- Opportunity to contribute to payroll system improvements and modernization
- Be part of a globally recognised organisation – Tenneco
If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your expertise can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply NOW!