Payroll Officer in Sydney

Payroll Officer in Sydney

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

  • Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll for three companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Company: Join Wearn Group, a family-owned business with over 60 years of experience.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity for process improvement in a stable, collaborative workplace.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in payroll while enjoying autonomy and ownership.
  • Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong attention to detail required.

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

Wearn Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a permanent part-time basis, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process across three company payrolls, all processed weekly.

The role is suited to an experienced payroll professional who values flexibility while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, confidentiality and employee service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process three company payrolls accurately and on time each week.
  • Verify and reconcile timesheets, attendance records, overtime, allowances and deductions.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, leave balances and payroll data.
  • Process new starters, employee changes, payroll adjustments and terminations.
  • Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment conditions.
  • Complete Single Touch Payroll, superannuation and payroll tax requirements.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with payroll audits and reporting.
  • Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
  • Support workers compensation payroll administration and continuous process improvement.

About You

  • Previous experience with end-to-end payroll processing, ideally including weekly payrolls.
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet fixed weekly deadlines.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • A proactive, professional and service-focused approach.
  • Experience in civil construction, quarrying, transport, logistics, manufacturing or another blue-collar workforce environment will be highly regarded.
  • What's We Offer
  • Permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week.
  • Flexible working pattern by agreement.
  • Autonomy and ownership of the weekly payroll function.
  • Supportive and collaborative Finance team.
  • Stable, family-owned Australian business.
  • Competitive remuneration based on experience.
  • Opportunity to improve payroll processes and controls.

About Us

Wearn is a family-owned civil, earthmoving and materials contractor delivering complex projects across Greater Sydney.

With over 60 years of experience, a fully in-house fleet and a safety-first culture, we bring certainty to projects where scale, compliance and programme matter.

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Payroll Officer in Sydney employer: Wearn

Wearn is an excellent employer for Plant Mechanics, offering competitive hourly rates, overtime, and guaranteed pay increases under an Enterprise Agreement. With a strong focus on safety and a supportive team environment, employees benefit from opportunities for training and career progression while working with a respected family-owned company that has over 60 years of experience in the industry.

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Contact Details:

Wearn Recruitment Team

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

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Flexibility