Payroll Officer

• X2 Full time, 6-month fixed term opportunities
• Great opportunity to join The University of Sydney’s Human Resources function
• Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for a broad range of data entry and payroll related activities which will contribute to efficient payroll operations and service delivery.  You will respond to enquiries and maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies and legislation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide a broad range of payroll related activities, for all University staff, including but not limited to new starter system entries, terminations, allowances and loadings, casual timesheets, tax details, etc
• perform a broad range of payroll reconciliations including but not limited to Long Service Leave, redundancies, severance payments, sick leave, workers compensation, over and underpayments.
• respond to queries from University staff that relate to payroll matters that are not able to be resolved by the Contact Centre
• interpret awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances, etc
• work as part of the payroll team with a strong focus on providing assistance to team members to ensure deadlines are met
• maintain accurate records and e filing.

About you

• previous experience in payroll administration
• experience in interpreting and applying legislation and enterprise agreements
• demonstrated experience in a high volume customer service environment
• previous experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures
• excellent and communication and negotiating skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and facilitate discussions

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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