At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for 300 employees and contribute to HR projects.
- Company: Stable and growing organisation in Western Sydney with a supportive HR team.
- Benefits: Hybrid work options, on-site parking, and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Other info: Long-term career opportunity with a collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of payroll operations and influence future improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in standalone payroll roles and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a large, stable and growing organisation based in Western Sydney.
This is a standalone payroll role with the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations while also contributing to HR administration, reporting and payroll improvement projects.
You will join a supportive HR team during an exciting period of positive change, with the chance to genuinely influence systems, processes and the future direction of payroll.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with work-from-home flexibility available after probation.
Reporting to the HR Manager, your responsibilities include
- Manage payroll for approximately 300 employees across weekly and monthly pay cycles
- Review and validate time and attendance data before payroll processing
- Coordinate with an outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
- Process payroll adjustments, employee changes, leave requests and payroll queries
- Ensure payroll compliance with applicable Awards and Enterprise Agreements
- Maintain employee data across payroll and HR systems
- Support payroll system improvements and enhancement projects
- Prepare HR reports and dashboards, including headcount, turnover and absenteeism metrics
- Provide general HR administration support as required
- Work closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to resolve payroll-related matter
The successful candidate will have
- Previous experience in a standalone Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll position
- Experience processing end to end weekly and monthly payrolls
- Sound understanding of payroll compliance, Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with outsourced payroll providers (desirable)
- A proactive and accountable approach with the ability to work autonomously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Payroll system implementation or payroll transformation experience (desirable)
- Exposure to HR reporting, workforce analytics or HR administration (desirable)
- What's on Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to take ownership of a standalone payroll function
- Involvement in future payroll system and process improvement projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- On-site parking
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation
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Payroll Officer in Parramatta employer: Sharp & Carter
At Sharp & Carter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Group Accountant, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in the vibrant landscape of Australia. Our commitment to employee well-being and development makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
