Payroll Officer

Seven Network; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A major media organization in Australia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their team during a transformative transition. This part-time position involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent time management abilities. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts

Generous leave options

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel/data skills.
• Ability to reconcile superannuation payments and interpret awards/EBAs (desirable).
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and clear communication.
• Collaborative team player with discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including employee setup, changes, terminations, and fortnightly payroll runs.
• Review and validate documentation, timesheets, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports while maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel/data skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to play a key role in a major system transformation? Looking to bring your payrollexpertiseto a dynamic and collaborative team?

The Opportunity

We’relooking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team during an exciting period of transformation as we transition from Preceda to Workday. Please note that this is a part time position for 3 days a week.

In this role,you’llwork closely with a diverse employee base and report directly to the Payroll Manager at ourEveleigh office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including employee setup, changes, terminations, and fortnightly payrollruns(Preceda and Workday).
• Review andvalidatedocumentation, timesheets, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports whilemaintainingaccurateelectronic records.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities and adherence to company policies and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Proficiencywith payroll systems and strong Excel/data skills.
• Ability to reconcile superannuation payments and interpret awards/EBAs (desirable).
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and clear communication.
• Collaborative team player with discretion in handling confidential information.

Life at Seven

At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month andwe’reproud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7Two, 7Mate, 7Flix and 7Bravo; 7Plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; The Nightly and Streamer.

Perks & Benefits

7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.

Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.

Growth: Learn your way withAccelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.

Our Values

We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification,we’reproud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

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Ifyou'reready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply.

The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.