At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate and resolve payroll overpayments while ensuring accuracy in payroll processes.
- Company: Join a Not-for-Profit organisation making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and NFP salary packaging.
- Other info: Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing complex payroll issues and improving processes.
- Qualifications: Strong payroll knowledge and experience with overpayments and reconciliations.
The predicted salary is between 62712 - 76648 $ per year.
Public Sector People are seeking a Payroll Specialist/experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy team in a Not-for-Profit organisation on a fixed-term contract, with a particular focus on investigating and resolving payroll overpayments.
This role would suit someone with strong end-to-end payroll knowledge and hands-on experience managing overpayments, reconciliations and complex payroll queries.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring payroll discrepancies are accurately investigated, resolved and managed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and manage employee payroll overpayments, identifying root causes and calculating amounts owed.
- Coordinate overpayment recovery processes, including repayment arrangements and follow-up.
- Review payroll data and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Respond to employee and stakeholder queries regarding overpayments and payroll adjustments.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of investigations, recoveries and resolutions.
- Identify recurring payroll issues and recommend process improvements to minimise future errors.
- Ensure payroll practices align with relevant legislation, policies and internal procedures.
About You
- Not-for-Profit/For-Purpose experience is highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in payroll, with a strong understanding of payroll processes and calculations.
- Proven hands-on experience investigating and managing payroll overpayments.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work through complex payroll discrepancies.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary + super + NFP salary packaging
- A focused contract opportunity where your payroll expertise will make a real impact
- The chance to take ownership of complex overpayment investigations and resolutions
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Payroll Specialist in Sydney employer: Public Sector People
As a key player in the QLD State Government, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of employees while enjoying a supportive work culture in Brisbane CBD. With competitive pay rates, flexible work-from-home options, and a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in an environment that values collaboration and employee well-being. Join us to make a meaningful impact in injury management and enjoy the benefits of working within a dynamic public sector team.
