Payroll Officer

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed educational institute in Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage full-function payroll for 200 staff. You'll be responsible for fortnightly payroll processing, payment calculations, and payroll reporting in a stable environment with strong values. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of experience in a payroll role, preferably within an independent school. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the willingness to learn and complete a Working with Children check.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of full-function experience within a payroll team or standalone role.
• Experience working in an independent school environment.
• Complete a Working with Children check.

Responsibilities

• Full-function payroll position.
• Fortnightly payroll processing for 200 staff.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for the payroll budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Full function standalone payroll position
• Education specialist with an excellent reputation and a positive culture
• Work in a stable, professional environment with strong values at its core

Start Immediately!

Company Background

Our client is an established and well-renowned educational institute based in the Inner West. They have an empowering culture which encourages forward thinking and making the most of people’s skills to enhance the organisation as it grows. If you are looking to join a school that has its values at the core of its work, this is a role where you can make a meaningful and direct impact.

The Role

This is a standalone Payroll Officer position for a school where your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Full-function payroll position
• Fortnightly payroll processing for 200 staff
• All associated payments and calculations
• Superannuation and PAYG
• Payroll reporting
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for the payroll budget

Your Background

To be considered for this Payroll Officer position, you will need to fulfil most of the following criteria:

• 4 to 5 years of full-function experience within a payroll team or standalone role
• Experience working in an independent school environment
• Excellent communication to handle employee queries
• Willingness to learn
• Complete a Working with Children check

If you are keen to apply for this Payroll Officer role, please contact Louise Philippou at Richard Lloyd on , quoting reference 9742 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.