Payroll Officer

Randstad; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

3x pay runs per week

Early access to Randstad roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad Australia is recruiting a Payroll Officer for a NSW government agency in Penrith with hybrid flexibility. The role is a temporary contract through 2026-09-25 with potential extensions, focusing on accurate payroll cycles and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, leave administration, respond to inquiries, and ensure records and documentation are maintained in line with policies and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience in local government environment.
• Familiarity with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) system.
• Strong communication and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Payroll Processing: Validating and entering timesheets, variations and payroll data weekly.
• Leave Administration: Processing leave applications, verifying balances and ensuring sick leave compliance with policies.
• Stakeholder Customer Service: Responding to payroll and general inquiries from staff, the community and third parties such as banks.
• Documentation & Correspondence: Preparing HR and payroll documents including letters of employment and separation certificates.
• Records Management: Checking, filing, storing and archiving payroll and personnel records securely.
• Governance & Compliance: Conducting tasks in accordance with legislation, statutory requirements and policies.
• Effective Work Practices: Managing workload, communicating positively, and contributing to a productive team environment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Local government experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

UKG system

Job description

• Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.

Candidates for this role will ideally have:

• Proven end to end payroll processing experience
• Previous local government experience
• Experience with UKG system is preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience

Key responsibilities include:

• Weekly Payroll Processing: Validating and entering timesheets, variations, and payroll data into the Empower system weekly.
• Leave Administration: Processing leave applications, verifying balances, and ensuring sick leave complies with relevant policies.
• Stakeholder Customer Service: Responding to payroll and general inquiries from staff, the community, and third parties (e.g., banks).
• Documentation & Correspondence: Preparing official HR and payroll documents, including letters of employment and separation certificates.
• Records Management: Checking, filing, storing, and archiving payroll and personnel records securely.
• Governance & Compliance: Conducting all tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and relevant policies.
• Effective Work Practices: Managing personal workload, communicating positively, and contributing to a productive team environment.

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.