Payroll Compliance Officer

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Payroll Compliance Officer in Australia to drive compliance across multi-award structures. You will interpret EBAs and awards and coordinate Kronos documentation for new and renewed EBAs, ensuring entitlements are applied correctly.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work within high-volume payroll environments. UKG Kronos experience is highly valued, with Chris21 as a bonus possibility.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of EBAs, awards, and payroll legislation.
• Experience with UKG Kronos is preferred.
• Chris21 experience would be a nice to have.
• Data-driven and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate payroll compliance issues across a multi-award structure.
• Coordinate Kronos documentation for new and renewed EBAs.
• Interpret awards and EBAs, ensuring accurate application of entitlements.
• Monitor and interpret changes to payroll-related legislation, awards and regulations, and update payroll systems, policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support internal audits and maintain compliance records.
• Ad hoc Payroll processing.

Skills

EBAs & awards knowledge

Data-driven

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

High-volume environments

Tools

UKG Kronos

Chris21

Job description

Position Description

Join a national business in a unique Payroll Compliance Officer role blending compliance investigation and analysis. You’ll coordinate documentation and system setup for the interpretation and implementation of EBAs within Kronos to ensure payroll compliance. This opportunity is well suited to a candidate with an analytical mindset, who has exquisite attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate payroll compliance issues across a multi-award structure.
• Coordinate Kronos documentation for new and renewed EBAs.
• Interpret awards and EBAs, ensuring accurate application of entitlements.
• Monitor and interpret changes to payroll-related legislation, awards and regulations, and update payroll systems, policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support internal audits and maintain compliance records.
• Ad hoc Payroll processing.

About You

• Strong knowledge of EBAs, awards, and payroll legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of UKG (Kronos)
• Chris21 experience would be a nice to have
• Data driven and analytical mindset, likes drawing conclusions and has an inquisitive nature
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Background in high-volume environments.

Why Apply

Be part of a fast-paced team where compliance and accuracy are a top priority. This role offers a rare mix of technical compliance and hands-on payroll exposure, with growth potential for the right candidate.