Payroll Officer

Reo Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Job summary

Temporary Payroll Officer role based in Wetherill Park, Sydney, offers an immediate start in a high-volume payroll environment. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing for multiple employee groups, with a focus on accuracy and timely payments in a busy manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will validate timesheets, manage payroll records, and support month-end activities. The engagement is a 4–6 week temporary assignment with a competitive rate of AUD 45–50 per

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing in high-volume environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups.
• Validate timesheets and leave requests.
• Manage employee payroll records and payroll system data.
• Assist with month-end payroll activities and reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers.
• Support payroll compliance with relevant awards, agreements and company policies.

Skills

High-volume payroll processing

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Tools

MYOB PayGlobal

PayCat

Job description

Temporary Payroll Officer - $45ph - $50ph + Super

Ad Brief

Immediate start | High-volume payroll environment | Hit the ground running opportunity

Standout Bullets

• Join a well-established national manufacturing business supporting a workforce of 300+ employees
• $45ph - $50ph + Super with an immediate start available
• Step into a busy payroll team with established processes and make an immediate impact

Job Description

Location: Wetherill Park

Salary Package: $45ph - $50ph + Super

Role Highlights: Excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to secure a short-term contract with a well-established Australian business. Supporting a busy payroll function during a key transition period, you will step into a hands-on role focused on end-to-end payroll processing, employee administration and payroll support. This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to contribute from day one within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will provide critical support to the payroll function while the organisation recruits a permanent team member. Working across weekly and monthly payroll cycles, you will be responsible for processing payroll, validating timesheets, managing employee payroll records and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

This is a true BAU payroll role with a strong focus on payroll processing and employee support. You will work closely with Finance, People & Culture and operational stakeholders to maintain payroll accuracy, resolve payroll-related queries and ensure payroll operations continue to run smoothly within a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple employee groups
• Review and validate timesheets, attendance records and leave applications
• Calculate wages, overtime, penalty rates, shift allowances and payroll deductions
• Prepare payroll data for approval and processing within designated timeframes
• Process new starters, employee changes and terminations
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and payroll system data
• Manage annual leave, personal leave and long service leave records
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections and back-pay calculations as required
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with month-end payroll activities and payroll reporting requirements
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and managers
• Support payroll compliance with relevant awards, agreements and company policies

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced Payroll Officer with a proven background in high-volume payroll processing. You are comfortable working autonomously, possess exceptional attention to detail and can confidently manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment. Your ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to established processes allows you to add value from day one.

Ideally, you have experience processing payroll for medium-to-large organisations with complex pay structures, including overtime, shift loadings, allowances and leave entitlements. Experience with MYOB PayGlobal, PayCat or similar payroll systems will be highly regarded, however it is not essential. Most importantly, you will bring strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Company, Culture & Benefits

This opportunity sits within a successful and well-established Australian manufacturing business known for its collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence. The payroll function is supported by an experienced leadership team and established payroll processes, creating an environment where an experienced contractor can quickly integrate and make a meaningful contribution.

• Immediate start with a 4-6 week temporary assignment
• Competitive rate of $45ph - $50ph + Super
• Supportive team environment with established payroll processes