Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Local Govt, Flexible + Super

Pulse Software; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary progression and performanceann

Professional development

Employee wellness program

Close to shops and facilities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to administer payroll services accurately and on time, in line with the Local Government (State) Award and council policies. The role reports to the Payroll Coordinator and supports the People & Culture department.

The position is part-time (21 hours/week) on-site at Lane Cove Council, offering a salary of $48,347 to $50,768 per annum plus 12% superannuation and opportunities for development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing within an organisation.
• Knowledge of industrial awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of PAYG taxation, superannuation, payroll tax and leave entitlements.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Privacy and records management requirements for payroll information.
• Customer service skills to respond to inquiries from employees and management.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines during peak payroll periods.
• Proficiency with payroll, HRIS and time & attendance systems; intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate and timely administration of payroll services.
• Ensure employee payments and entitlements are processed in accordance with applicable awards and legislation.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and accuracy checks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Privacy & confidentiality

Customer service

Deadline-driven

Excel proficiency

HRIS familiarity

Education

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Payroll Administration degree

Tools

Payroll software

Time & Attendance systems

Excel

Job description

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to administer payroll services accurately and on time, in line with the Local Government (State) Award and council policies. The role reports to the Payroll Coordinator and supports the People & Culture department.

The position is part-time (21 hours/week) on-site at Lane Cove Council, offering a salary of $48,347 to $50,768 per annum plus 12% superannuation and opportunities for development within a supportive team.