Hybrid Payroll Officer Local Gov UKG Pro 3x Pay Runs

Randstad; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

3x pay runs per week

Early access to Randstad roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad Australia is recruiting a Payroll Officer for a NSW government agency in Penrith with hybrid flexibility. The role is a temporary contract through 2026-09-25 with potential extensions, focusing on accurate payroll cycles and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, leave administration, respond to inquiries, and ensure records and documentation are maintained in line with policies and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience in local government environment.
• Familiarity with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) system.
• Strong communication and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Payroll Processing: Validating and entering timesheets, variations and payroll data weekly.
• Leave Administration: Processing leave applications, verifying balances and ensuring sick leave compliance with policies.
• Stakeholder Customer Service: Responding to payroll and general inquiries from staff, the community and third parties such as banks.
• Documentation & Correspondence: Preparing HR and payroll documents including letters of employment and separation certificates.
• Records Management: Checking, filing, storing and archiving payroll and personnel records securely.
• Governance & Compliance: Conducting tasks in accordance with legislation, statutory requirements and policies.
• Effective Work Practices: Managing workload, communicating positively, and contributing to a productive team environment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Local government experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

UKG system

Job description

Randstad Australia is recruiting a Payroll Officer for a NSW government agency in Penrith with hybrid flexibility. The role is a temporary contract through 2026-09-25 with potential extensions, focusing on accurate payroll cycles and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, leave administration, respond to inquiries, and ensure records and documentation are maintained in line with policies and governance requirements.