Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer for a well established organisation in North Sydney - 12m FTC Your new company
Join a respected and community focused organisation with a long history and strong presence across Australia. As part of their corporate team, you'll play an important role in supporting their mission by ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered with excellence. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of extension or permanency.
Your new role
In this role, you will:Deliver end-to-end payroll processing, including new starters, employee changes, and terminations

Validate and process timesheet data

Prepare and publish rosters

Maintain accurate payroll and HR records

Complete end-of-month and end-of-year payroll tasks, including reconciliations

Monitor and manage employee leave balances

Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers

Collaborate with People & Performance Advisors on Award and Agreement interpretation

Work closely with Finance to meet reporting and compliance requirements

Support payroll systems maintenance, ensuring data integrity

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

Contribute to People & Performance projects, with opportunities to lead initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a full function payroll position

Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, EAs and Awards

Experience handling payroll reconciliations

Advanced Excel skills and confidence with payroll/HRIS systems

Excellent attention to detail and problem solving capability

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

Highly organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines

What you'll get in return

Join a well established organisation making a positive impact

Great learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements with WFH flexibility

Supportive team environment with opportunities to get involved in projects

Exposure to a wide range of payroll activities across multiple business functions

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Taliye Yaman at [email protected], or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#2975042