Payroll Officer

Nido Early School; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage payroll services for over 3,000 employees. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work options, and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of payroll experience and a strong ability to handle complex payroll issues accurately.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Hybrid working options

Free Yearly Flu Shot

Waterfront location with free coffee

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of payroll processing experience, preferably high-volume payroll.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply payroll legislation accurately.
• Strong confidentiality and responsible approach to payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Administer payment of wages and salaries.
• Manage payroll queries and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Process contract variations and statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Ability to interpret enterprise agreements

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

About Nido:
Nido Education (Nido) is an ASX listed company that manages and develops Nido branded long day care and early education facilities across Australia. We believe the early years are the foundation for children and that by providing meaningful experiences, we can cultivate a love for lifelong learning.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team. You will be part of a supportive, experienced and well-respected team delivering timely and accurate payroll services to over 3,000 employees.

Reporting to our Payroll Team Leader you'll play a hands-on role across the payroll lifecycle, from processing new hires to checking payroll reports and supporting time administrators. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid payroll foundation and a desire to grow into more complex responsibilities as our organisation continues to grow.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Drummoyne, Sydney, with a salary range of $75,000–$80,000 plus superannuation. Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. Following the onboarding period, we are pleased to offer hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering the payment of wages, salaries, the payroll processing of new starts, transfers, salary reviews and progressions and the processing of cessations for employees.
• Managing payroll queries and escalating to Team Leader where required
• Ensuring compliance with Payroll quality procedures including the maintenance of accurate records and checking of pay, payroll anomaly reports and timesheet entry.
• Provide informed advice to Managers, Supervisors and employees on employee entitlements in accordance with the relevant employment contracts, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and legislation.
• Review & validate data to ensure accuracy on employment contract variations, then generate employment contract variations in a timely and compliant manner. Liaise with employees & managers to ensure contracts are signed and returned.
• Processing contract variations within the payroll system to ensure compliant employee record updates.
• Processing payment for terminations, long service leave, and back pay in accordance with legislative and award requirements.
• Processing Statutory payments inclusive of Super, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Child Support and Garnishments
• Completing Month End processes and assisting with Year End reconciliations when required
• Maintaining a structured approach and methodology around data checks and audit to ensure accuracy of payroll

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Hybrid working options – enjoy a work-life balance!
• Free Yearly Flu Shot
• Great waterfront location next to Birkenhead Shopping Outlet with free Coffee from Local Café
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Be part of a company that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A minimum 1 year (or equivalent) of payroll processing experience, preferably handling high-volume payrolls (1,000+ employees)
• Proven ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreements, awards, and relevant payroll legislation accurately
• High attention to detail, strong confidentiality, and a responsible approach to payroll data
• Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex payroll issues and employee inquiries
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset, working well within a team while managing responsibilities independently.

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.