Payroll Administrator in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 67500 - 82500 $ / year (est.) On-site

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At a Glance

Tasks: Manage payroll for 500 staff in a supportive aged care environment.
Company: Not-for-profit organisation dedicated to elderly care in Rooty Hill.
Benefits: Competitive salary, tax-free benefits, flexible hours, and supportive culture.
Other info: Join a motivated team focused on staff well-being and community service.
Why this job: Make a difference in the lives of elderly residents while growing your payroll expertise.
Qualifications: 3+ years payroll experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.

Our Lady of Consolation Aged Care & Services is a proud and independent Not-For-Profit organisation housing up to 280 elderly residents based in Rooty Hill in Sydney's Western Suburbs. We also provide home care services to up to 2000 elderly clients across the Sydney Metro Region, enabling them to remain in their own homes for longer. Our focus is on helping the elderly to be as active and able as they can be, regardless of their underlying health conditions.

The Role

Working as part of a motivated and energetic team this role will give you the opportunity to manage the end-to-end payroll function for a not-for-profit aged care organisation located in Rooty Hill, in western Sydney. Working closely with the Finance Manager, your duties and responsibilities will be:

Processing the fortnightly payroll for 500 staff on a fortnightly basis;
Interpreting the industry award/Enterprise Agreement, including Aged Care & Nursing Award and Home & Community Service Award;
Monitoring & reporting payroll spend and maintaining strong reporting systems;
Managing all statutory requirements such as Single Touch Payroll, Pay Day Super, Salary Sacrifice, PAYG and Workers Compensation;
Managing enquiries, concerns and requests for information from staff;
Ensuring accuracy of employment records and personnel files;
Processing all personnel variation forms/leave forms;
Processing termination entitlements;
Managing the filing system;
Maintaining the payroll system upgrades;
End of financial year reconciliation, health check, ATO payment summary.

To be successful in this role, you must be an experienced senior payroll person who can demonstrate experience in a standalone, end-to-end payroll function. A working knowledge of PayGlobal would be an advantage.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years experience in a payroll position is required;
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
High attention to detail and a professional working manner;
Able to meet deadlines is essential;
Microsoft Word and Excel (V lookup, Pivot Table) knowledge is essential;
Experience processing payroll within an aged care environment would be highly regarded.

CULTURE:

This company understands the importance of creating a supportive working environment for staff and considers the customer service component to the Payroll Administrator role to be very important in supporting staff.

BENEFITS:

An excellent market-based salary plus 12% super;
As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer additional tax-free fringe benefits;
A supportive work environment, including a 38 hours per week with flexible days;
Rooty Hill location, parking on site and close to public transport.

Please note the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a Medical Assessment, Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and have medical evidence of at least one (1) Covid vaccination documented.