Dayforce Payroll Officer

Scalabrini Communities; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities in Willoughby, NSW, is seeking an experienced Dayforce Payroll Officer to join our payroll team on a part-time basis (three days per week) until June 2027, with a potential move to full-time from July 2027.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will process end-to-end fortnightly payroll, manage new starters and changes, ensure compliance with awards and legislation, and support Dayforce administration and system improvements while delivering accurate, timely payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Dayforce payroll processing.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS and/or in aged care, not-for-profit or multi-site environments.
• Experience with Dayforce time and attendance data.
• Strong analytical, reporting and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to providing quality employee support.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including pay, allowances, penalties, overtime, leave and deductions.
• Manage new starters, employee changes and terminations, including final pays.
• Maintain accurate payroll, time and attendance, rostering and leave records.
• Ensure payroll compliance with legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and statutory obligations.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, validation checks and reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide advice on pay rates, entitlements and leave balances.
• Support Dayforce administration, system testing and process improvements.
• Collaborate with PLC, Finance and IT to resolve issues and improve payroll processes.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Tools

Dayforce payroll

Dayforce HRIS

Dayforce time & attendance

Job description

Part-time (3 days per week) | Maximum-term contract until June 2027 | Potential full-time opportunity from July 2027

At Scalabrini, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred aged care services that empower older Australians to live independently and with dignity.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Dayforce Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team on a part-time basis, working three days per week until June 2027.

This hands-on role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services while supporting the effective management and improvement of our Dayforce payroll systems and processes.

There is potential for the position to transition to full-time from July 2027.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including employee pay, allowances, penalties, overtime, leave and deductions.
• Managing new starters, employee changes and terminations, including final pays.
• Maintaining accurate payroll, time and attendance, rostering and leave records.
• Ensuring payroll compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and statutory obligations.
• Completing payroll reconciliations, validation checks and reporting.
• Responding to employee payroll enquiries and providing advice on pay rates, entitlements and leave balances.
• Supporting Dayforce administration, system testing and process improvements.
• Working collaboratively with PLC, Finance and IT to resolve issues and improve payroll processes.

About You

You are organised, analytical and customer-focused, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in Dayforce payroll processing
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS and/or in aged care, not-for-profit or multi-site environments.
• Experience with Dayforce time and attendance data.
• Strong analytical, reporting and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to providing quality employee support.

Why Join Scalabrini?

• An opportunity to join an award-winning, values-driven organisation.
• An additional six days of leave per year.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.

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