Payroll Officer

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc. is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver fortnightly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring accurate salary processing in a timely manner. This role requires experience with KeyPay or similar systems and strong Excel skills within a not-for-profit context.

You will maintain payroll records, respond to queries, and ensure compliance with SCHADS and payroll legislation while handling confidential information and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in payroll processing in payroll team office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy.
• Sound ability to interpret awards (SCHADS) and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated computer skills particularly regarding MicroPay (essential) WageEasy (desirable).
• Dedication to maintaining confidential information.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work with competing deadlines.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise and plan.
• National Police Check or the willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing of 300+ employees on a fortnightly basis using KeyPay.
• Respond to payroll queries and process payroll amendments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports for internal and external reviews and compliance requirements.
• Reconciliation and payment of all payroll related payments, eg Superannuation, Salary packaging, PAYG etc.
• ATO/STP payroll compliance.
• Leave maintenance and payments including CSI portable long service levy calculations and reimbursements.
• Workers' compensation claims, payments and reconciliations.
• Work collaboratively with HR and Rostering teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Participate in the testing, implementation and review of payroll system changes, upgrades, integrations and new functionality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

SCHADS awards

MicroPay

WageEasy

Confidentiality

Payroll legislation

Pressure handling

Deadlines

Time management

Tools

MicroPay

WageEasy

Job description

SydWest Multicultural is not-for-profit organisations that are committed in providing a broad range of services across Greater Western Sydney, the Inner West and the City of Sydney. We are a leading organisation on cultural diversity offers flexible and integrated services across the life cycle for refugees and migrants; support for seniors; disability support; women and families; youth; housing support; and settlement services.

Our vision is to create an inclusive society where all people have equal opportunities to grow and thrive. Our organisational mission is to deliver quality services meeting diverse needs to maximise individual and community outcomes.

KEY PURPOSE

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality fortnightly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring accurate processing of salaries in a time-sensitive manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• End-to-end payroll processing of 300+ employees on a fortnightly basis using KeyPay.
• Respond to payroll queries and process payroll amendments accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports for internal and external reviews and compliance requirements.
• Reconciliation and payment of all payroll related payments, eg Superannuation, Salary packaging, PAYG etc.
• ATO/STP payroll compliance.
• Leave maintenance and payments including CSI portable long service levy calculations and reimbursements.
• Workers' compensation claims, payments and reconciliations
• Work collaboratively with HR and Rostering teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
• Participate in the testing, implementation and review of payroll system changes, upgrades, integrations and new functionality

SELECTION CRITERIA

Minimum of 3 years in payroll processing in payroll team office environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy

Sound ability to interpret awards (SCHADS) and relevant legislation

Demonstrated computer skills particularly regarding MicroPay (essential) WageEasy (desirable)

Dedication to maintaining confidential information

Solid understanding of payroll legislation and processes

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ability to work with competing deadlines

Time management skills and ability to prioritise and plan

National Police Check or the willingness to obtain one

YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE

Resilience and Courage

Always be calm and act constructively in highly pressured and unpredictable environments;

Accept criticism of own ideas and respond in a thoughtful and considered way;

Continue toward goals in the face of difficulty and adversity.

Orientation and Self Management

Maintain focus on goals;

Independently pursue business objectives in an organised and efficient manner;

Priortise work tasks to meet job responsibilites;

Minimise work flow disruptions to complete high quality work within a specified time frame.

Good communication and listening skills to ensure professionalism and correct information is provided.

Flexibility

Adapt effectively to changing plans and priorties;

Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

Willinginess to work and explore new systems