At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processing and support employees with queries in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Journey Early Learning, a values-driven organisation focused on growth and support.
- Benefits: Professional development, supportive culture, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth across the Journey Early Learning network.
- Why this job: Make an impact in payroll while developing your skills in a positive team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of payroll experience and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Journey Early Learning is looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Support Office team. This is an opportunity to bring your payroll experience into a collaborative environment where you'll play an important role in supporting our people across Journey's growing network of early learning centres.
About the Role
As our Payroll Officer, you'll support the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing a responsive and people-focused service to employees and leaders across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and data
- Responding to payroll queries and providing clear support to employees and leaders
- Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies and issues
- Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting and data checks
- Using Excel to manage, analyse and maintain payroll information
- Supporting payroll compliance and ensuring processes are followed accurately
- Contributing to payroll process improvements and system enhancements
- Working collaboratively with People & Culture and other Support Office teams
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, build your knowledge and continue developing your payroll career within a supportive team.
About You
We’re looking for a Payroll Officer with 2–3 years' experience who is confident in their payroll knowledge and excited to continue learning and developing. You’ll bring:
- 2–3 years' experience in payroll or a similar role
- Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processes
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership and responsibility
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with employees and stakeholders
- A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in contributing to a positive team culture
Experience with Employment Hero will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Why Join Journey?
- Professional development and opportunities to grow your career
- Journey Academy learning and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative Support Office environment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
- Opportunities to grow your career across the Journey Early Learning network
- A values-driven organisation where people are encouraged to contribute, learn and grow
About Journey
At Journey Early Learning, our people are at the heart of creating exceptional experiences for children and families. Our Support Office teams play an important role in supporting our centres and enabling our people to do their best work. You'll join a collaborative environment where you're encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and continue developing your expertise.
If you’re an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your skills and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Payroll Officer in Sydney employer: Journey Early Learning
At Journey Parap, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new early learning centre from the ground up. Our supportive leadership and collaborative team culture foster professional growth, while our commitment to ongoing development ensures that you can thrive in your role as a Lead Educator. With benefits like paid birthday leave, educator retention payments, and a focus on creating high-quality learning environments, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment with us.
