Payroll Coordinator

Hammondcare; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Flexible/hybrid work

Discounts on products and services

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

HammondCare in NSW Sydney—St Leonards location—is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a fixed-term 12-month contract with hybrid working. You will support fortnightly payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance across Awards, PAYG and superannuation.

The role requires at least two years' Australian payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work across multi-site operations. ERP systems include Workday/UKG and Chris21/iChris.

Qualifications

• Two years Australian payroll experience with end-to-end knowledge.
• Experience with payroll systems and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and handle changes, leave, deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with Awards, PAYG, superannuation.
• Troubleshoot payroll systems and support managers.

Skills

Payroll experience

End-to-end payroll

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Chris21/iChris

KRONOS Dimensions

Workday

UKG

Job description

About usHammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.It's not just care, it's HammondCare.What we can offer youWe care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leaveFlexible working options, including hybrid arrangementsDiscounts on everyday products and servicesDiscounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and familiesFree access to independent counselling support for employees and familiesHealth & Wellbeing programmesReward & Recognition programmesReferral bonusesCareer and professional development opportunitiesAbout the OpportunityThe role of the Payroll Coordinator provides a high standard of support to enable successful and smooth payroll processing across HammondCare Residential. The Payroll Officer assists in the process and maintenance of accurate and up to date payroll records and contributes to ensuring HammondCare meets legislative requirements, in addition to supporting with the running of payroll operations each fortnight and weekly adjustment run.This is a fixed term contract for 12 months with hybrid working opportunities.The role can be based at St Leonards in Sydney or either Malvern, Caulfield or Yarraville in Melbourne.How you’ll make an impactPayroll Processing & AdministrationSupport the accurate and timely processing of the fortnightly payroll, including employee changes, leave, deductions and other payroll transactionsMaintain accurate employee payroll records, ensuring new starter information, leave balances and payroll data are processed correctly and on timeProcess termination payments, ETPs, overpayment recoveries, purchased leave and other payroll calculations and entitlementsPrepare payroll reports and provide ad hoc reporting as requiredPayroll ComplianceSupport payroll compliance with relevant legislation, Awards and Agreements, including PAYG tax, superannuation, salary sacrifice and other statutory or authorised deductionsMaintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, processes, procedures and best practices through ongoing learning and use of training and process documentationEmployee & Manager SupportProvide timely and professional payroll support and guidance to employees and managers, including queries relating to Workday and UKG (Time & Attendance)Manage Salesforce payroll cases professionally and efficiently, working towards independently resolving enquiries where appropriateDeliver a professional, accurate and customer-focused payroll service to employees and stakeholdersPayroll Systems & Problem SolvingDevelop proficiency in UKG and other payroll systems, including investigating and troubleshooting payroll and time and attendance issuesBuild technical payroll knowledge and problem-solving capability to independently manage increasingly complex payroll mattersIdentify issues and work collaboratively to support effective and accurate payroll outcomesTeamwork & Continuous DevelopmentWork collaboratively with the Payroll team and broader business to achieve payroll objectives and provide a high-quality serviceStrengthen payroll knowledge through ongoing learning, training and practical applicationContribute to a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and teamworkAbout youCommitment to engage with and align to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in ActionMinimum two years’ Australian payroll experience, with sound end-to-end payroll knowledge and understanding of payroll best practicesStrong experience in process improvement, quality and compliance.Strong organisational, time management and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality workDemonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to build effective stakeholder relationships, influence outcomes, and work both independently and collaborativelExperience using Chris21/iChris and KRONOS/KRONOS Dimensions is highly regarded.Relevant industry experience is desirable.DesirableExperience in aged care / health settingsExperienced in operating effectively in a multi-site environment.Experience using iChris/Chris21, Workday, or UKGTo ApplyIf you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!Pre- Employment ChecksAll short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks .HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.