Commissions & Payroll Administrator

Smart Energy is one of Australia’s leading home‑electrification companies – helping households transition to cleaner, smarter, more sustainable energy. As we continue to scale nationally, we’re expanding our Payroll & Finance team with a detail‑driven and analytical Commissions & Payroll Administrator who’s ready to support our people and power the next stage of our growth. The Opportunity You’ll support our payroll, commission, and incentive processes – ensuring our people are paid correctly, our data is accurate, and our systems run smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, tech‑savvy, and eager to learn the ins and outs of payroll, incentives, and workforce operations. A Day in the Life Payroll & Commission Support Act as the first point of contact for payroll and sales commission queries. Assist with payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliation. Support the calculation, review, and troubleshooting of commissions and incentives. Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems. Liaise with internal teams to resolve discrepancies or missing information. Support incentive administration and help validate pay runs against accounting data. Data, Systems & Analytics Maintain and update spreadsheets, data trackers, and performance dashboards. Use Airtable, Hero Pay, and Google Sheets to manage workflows and databases. Analyse payroll and workforce data to identify trends, errors, or process improvements. Collaborate with HR, Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT to align data and enhance processes. About You Experience in payroll, finance, HR support, or commission analysis. Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation & Fair Work requirements. Experience with payroll systems (Xero, HeroPay) and CRMs (Salesforce preferred). Excellent Excel/Google Sheets abilities and strong data analysis skills. To be a front running candidate Experience with Airtable for workflows or databases. Familiarity with Make or other automation tools. Prior experience processing sales commissions or incentive structures. Exposure to analytics tools (Sheets, Power BI, Looker Studio, etc.). Key Attributes High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and stakeholder skills. Analytical, proactive, and solution‑focused mindset. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. A passion for improving processes through systems and automation. Why Smart Energy Where not just another workplace. We’re a dynamic, fun and high‑performing team that values innovative thinking and strategic action. If you’re looking to make a substantial impact in a company that values your expertise, APPLY NOW and align your career with a business that’s as ambitious as you are. We are a thriving start‑up that has experienced remarkable growth of 115% this year. At our workplace, we actively welcome new ideas and foster open discussion. Our culture values and encourages creativity and innovation, making it an exciting time to become part of the team. Join us now and explore the potential for personal and professional development within our dynamic company. Join an award‑winning, well‑resourced start‑up, truly disrupting the Australian energy sector. With our growth trajectory, career opportunities beyond this role are inevitable. Make the Smart Move If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a passionate, growth‑driven company that’s making a real difference – we want to hear from you Please note: This role is based onsite Monday–Friday at our vibrant Byron Bay Head Office. After completing your initial training period, you’ll have the opportunity to work from home one day per week. Please only apply if you already reside in the Northern Rivers and have full Australian working rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr