Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 63000 - 77000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage complex payroll processes and support your team in a collaborative environment.
  • Company: Join a well-established not-for-profit organisation making a difference.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to $95,000 plus super and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of payroll while contributing to meaningful improvements.
  • Qualifications: Experience in managing payroll and interpreting Awards is essential.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.

Perigon Group is partnering with an established not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer on a permanent basis.

Joining a collaborative payroll team, you’ll take ownership of a complex fortnightly payroll, support colleagues and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

The Role

  • Managing end-to-end payroll processing accurately and within deadlines.
  • Interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements, including penalties, overtime and allowances.
  • Reviewing payroll data, completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
  • Processing employee changes, terminations and other payroll adjustments.
  • Supporting superannuation processing and payroll reporting.
  • Responding to employee and manager queries.
  • Providing guidance to less experienced team members.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.

The Requirements

  • Experience managing a complex payroll within a medium to large organisation.
  • Strong Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation skills, ideally including the SCHADS Award.
  • Ability to investigate discrepancies and take ownership of resolving issues.
  • Confidence using payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Clear communication skills and a friendly, practical approach.
  • Comfortable supporting colleagues and managing competing deadlines.
  • Additional information
  • Up to $95,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
  • North Sydney / Flexible working arrangements
  • SCHADS & Chris 21 Experience highly regarded
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Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney employer: Perigon Group

Join a dynamic and expanding Aussie retail business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a well-structured finance team based in the vibrant Alexandria/Rosebery area, you'll enjoy flexible work-from-home options and opportunities for professional growth. This role not only offers a chance to lead and innovate within financial processes but also to make a meaningful impact on the company's success while working alongside passionate professionals.

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Contact Details:

Perigon Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

End-to-End Payroll Processing
Award Interpretation
Enterprise Agreement Interpretation
Payroll Data Reconciliation
Discrepancy Investigation
Superannuation Processing
Payroll Reporting