Accounts Receivable Officer

Sirius People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Non-Profit Research Institute in Sydney is seeking a Payroll Officer on a temporary contract to own end-to-end payroll for researchers and staff, mostly onsite in our CBD office.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will process pay cycles, ensure compliance with awards, and respond to staff payroll queries while coordinating with HR.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience with EA/EBAs and awards and compliant pay runs.
• Onsite availability in City CBD with strong stakeholder service.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage payroll processing for full-time, part-time, and casual staff.
• System Operations: Utilize Employment Hero and iChris to process pay cycles, reconcile data, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compliance & Interpretation: Apply relevant enterprise agreements (EAs/EBAs) or Modern Awards, including leave entitlements, superannuation, and tax (PAYG).
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare payroll summaries, perform month-end reconciliations, and handle STP reporting.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as the first point of contact for staff and manager payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service.

Skills

Payroll systems

End-to-end payroll

STP reporting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder support

Tools

Employment Hero

iChris

Job description

Payroll Officer (Temporary) | Non-Profit Research Institute

Location: City / CBD (Mostly Onsite) Type: Temporary / Contract (Full-time)

About the Organisation

We are a leading non-profit research institute dedicated to world‑class, groundbreaking research that transforms lives. Every single team member—from the scientists in the lab to the corporate ops team in the office—plays an integral role in driving our mission forward.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely pay cycles for our researchers, administrative staff, and specialist personnel.

Working mostly onsite in our CBD office, you will interact directly with key internal stakeholders to streamline systems, manage employee queries, and keep payroll running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage payroll processing for full-time, part-time, and casual staff.
• System Operations: Utilize Employment Hero and iChris to process pay cycles, reconcile data, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compliance & Interpretation: Apply relevant enterprise agreements (EAs/EBAs) or Modern Awards, including leave entitlements, superannuation, and tax (PAYG).
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare payroll summaries, perform month-end reconciliations, and handle Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as the first point of contact for staff and manager payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service.

About You

• Payroll Expertise: Demonstrated experience in an end-to-end Payroll Officer role, ideally within the Not-for-Profit, Health, or Academic/Research sectors.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with both Employment Hero and iChris (or Chris21) is essential for a quick, seamless handover.
• Onsite Availability: Comfortable working predominantly onsite in the City CBD to collaborate directly with the finance and HR teams.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent numerical accuracy, spot‑on award interpretation, and data integrity skills.
• Mission-Driven: A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting a purpose‑led, research‑focused organization.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate Start: Jump right in and make an immediate impact on a vital temporary contract.
• Work with Purpose: Know that your daily work directly supports groundbreaking research that makes a real-world difference.
• Central Location: Conveniently located City office close to all major public transport hubs.