Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Location:

Coimbatore, India (Office-based – 5 days per week) Employment Type:

Full-time About MINDI MINDI is a specialist professional services delivery centre supporting Australian advisory and accounting practices. We operate as an extension of our partner firm MODORAS, one of the fastest growing mid-tier financial professional services firms in Australia, delivering end-to-end business advisory, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and CFO-style services to Australian clients. Our new Coimbatore office in Racecourse offers best-in-class facilities, modern workspaces, and a professional environment designed to support high-performing teams. We are building a culture that values quality, accountability, collaboration, and long-term career development, and our team is growing. About the role We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for Australian clients. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing activities, payroll data accuracy, and supporting compliance with Australian payroll legislation and internal standards. You will work closely with internal teams and Australian stakeholders to ensure payroll processes are completed correctly, queries are resolved promptly, and deadlines are consistently met. The position is intentionally office-based to support collaboration, process discipline, and quality assurance. What you’ll be responsible for You will support payroll delivery across a portfolio of Australian clients, including: Preparing payroll processing data and completing pre-payroll checks Setting up and maintaining employee records in payroll systems, including: personal and employment details TFN and tax settings pay rates, awards, and classifications superannuation and bank details PAYG withholding and tax settings leave entitlements and opening balances Validating timesheets and leave records Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls Ensuring accuracy of wages, deductions, entitlements, and payroll outputs Managing annual leave, personal leave, and long service leave records Handling termination payments and redundancy calculations Supporting payroll tax calculations and lodgements Reconciling payroll reports to the general ledger Managing STP setup and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting In addition, you will: Maintain payroll checklists, controls, and supporting documentation Identify discrepancies and escalate issues where required Resolve payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met without delay Support compliance with Fair Work requirements, payroll legislation, and company policies Work across payroll platforms including Xero Payroll, MYOB Payroll, NetSuite, and Attache Contribute to process improvements and stronger payroll controls over time About you Proven experience processing payroll for Australian clients or within Australian payroll environments Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, leave entitlements, and payroll compliance Experience with payroll systems such as Xero Payroll, MYOB Payroll, NetSuite, and/or Attache Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive employee data Confident working with timesheets, employee records, reconciliations, and payroll reporting Able to identify issues, solve problems, and escalate where appropriate Strong organisational skills and ability to manage strict deadlines Clear and professional communicator with a customer-focused approach Experience in an offshore delivery or professional services environment is preferred Why join MINDI Work from a new, modern office with best-in-class facilities Be part of a growing team supporting Australian clients and payroll operations Direct collaboration with experienced Australian leaders and professional teams Clear expectations, structured ways of working, and strong process discipline Long-term career development opportunities in a growing professional services environment