Payroll Officer

Ashdown People; Penrith; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown People is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team in Penrith, NSW. You will be responsible for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local government policies and statutory requirements.

Ideal candidates will have UKG system experience, relevant payroll qualifications, and a background in local government or award-based environments, with strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and systems.
• Qualifications relevant to payroll career.
• Experience in local government payroll or similar award-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll processing accurately and on time.
• Assist with reconciliation and HR/Payroll records.
• Prepare reporting to authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with third-party organisations and internal teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Local government payroll

Policy compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Payroll qualifications

Tools

UKG

Job description

• Pay Rate: $45.79 + super
• System Experience - UKG
• Local Gov Experience

Come and join a team responsible for ensuring everyone gets paid correctly and, on time.

Ideally, you will have experience in:

• Performing the role of the Payroll Officer
• You have obtained relevant qualifications in pursuit of your career in payroll
• You would have worked in local government before or similar hybrid award-based environment and, salary environment
• You have used the system of UKG previously and have the tacit ability to operate the technology system already
• You understand the technological process involved in running payroll systems
• You have experience in reconciling and managing the record on the HRP system
• You have experience in applying context to situations to ensure applicability of the specific policy, procedure or, legislation to resolve
• You have experience being responsible for reporting upwards to relevant authorities
• You have experience managing stakeholders such as third-party organisations
• You have prepared the legal documentation relevant for this role
• You can effectively manage down to your customers