Payroll Officer

Talent Corp; Penrith; Sur place; AUD 54 000 - 73 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Talent International is recruiting a Payroll Officer to support weekly payroll processing for a Local Government in Penrith. The role is a 5-month contract with potential extension, paying 45.79 AUD per hour plus Super.

You will manage timesheets, leave, and payroll records, using Empower, and provide timely payroll support to employees while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a large public sector organisation.
• Qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet regular payroll deadlines.
• Understanding of the Local Government State Award is advantageous.
• A current Class C driver's licence is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and check weekly payroll data, including timesheets, payroll variations and leave applications.
• Enter and maintain payroll information in Empower payroll system.
• Process leave applications, check balances and ensures policy compliance.
• Assist with end-of-month reports for deduction authorities.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and external organisations.
• Prepare employment letters and payroll correspondence.
• Maintain payroll records in line with recordkeeping requirements.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to meet deadlines and deliver quality service.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Local Government Award knowledge

Formation

Payroll/Finance/Business related qualification

Outils

Empower payroll system

Description du poste

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Penrith. This position is a 5-month contract with a view to be extended, and the role pays $45.79 per hour + Super.

This role supports the accurate and timely processing of Council's weekly payroll in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. You will maintain payroll records, process leave applications and provide responsive payroll support to employees.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare and check weekly payroll data, including timesheets, payroll variations and leave applications.
• Accurately enter and maintain payroll information in the Empower payroll system.
• Process leave applications, check leave balances and ensure sick leave applications comply with relevant policies.
• Assist with preparing end-of-month reports for relevant deduction authorities.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and external organisations, providing accurate information within required timeframes.
• Prepare employment letters, separation certificates and other payroll correspondence.
• Maintain, file and archive payroll records in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the payroll team to meet weekly deadlines and deliver quality customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business, Business Administration or a related field.
• Payroll experience within a large public sector organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing payroll information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet regular payroll deadlines.
• An understanding of the Local Government State Award would be advantageous.
• A current Class C driver's licence is desirable.