Company Description
Are you ready to be a big part of something big?
At carsales, we’re all about making buying and selling a great experience. For 28 years we’ve been evolving with the new economy to help people choose how they move today and tomorrow.
With a vision to be the global leader in online vehicle marketplaces. We transform how people buy and sell across the globe. We discover new ideas and make them happen. We continue to grow, and we continue to evolve – and we aren’t afraid to make big bets.
When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tack, small enough to learn from different departments and small enough to connect authentically with leadership.
We’re looking for a hands‑on Payroll Specialist to join a close‑knit team of two payroll experts, managing end‑to‑end payroll for approximately 800 employees across three entities in AU and NZ. You’ll own monthly processing in ADP Payforce, partner closely with Finance and People & Culture on reporting, and be the friendly, solutions‑focused individual our team members can come to for payroll matters.
We embrace hybrid working - combining the flexibility of remote work with the energy and connection of in-person collaboration. We champion flexibility and offer a range of policies and leave options to support your wellbeing.
What’s on offer:
- A place where you can move your career forward, where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen, and the chance to do work that makes real, significant impact in the world.
- We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace and a WORK180 endorsed employer for women.
- The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team including a leadership team that you’ll actually have face time with.
Job Description
What you’ll do
- End‑to‑end payroll processing in ADP Payforce for ~800 employees across three entities on a monthly cycle.
- Compliance and controls across STP, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, leave accruals, EOFY.
- Employee support & communications.
- Reporting & reconciliation for Finance and People & Culture.
- Continuous improvement and process refinement.
- Stakeholder partnership across Finance, P&C, Business Units, and external providers.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- Experience running medium‑to‑large Australian payrolls.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- Excellent problem‑solving and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
- Stakeholder management capability.
- Strong Excel and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight statutory deadlines.
- High integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Additional Information
A few other things we want to let you know about...
- carsales is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you’ll need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
- We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask.
- We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant.
- Successful candidates joining the carsales family are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.
So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.