Payroll Officer

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Penrith. This 5-month contract role offers $45.79 per hour plus super.

You will support 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, while collaborating with the payroll team to meet

Qualifications

• A qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business, Business Administration or a related field.
• Payroll experience within a large public sector organisation is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing payroll information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet regular payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Payroll/Finance/Business qualification

Job description

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.