Payroll Officer

Sirius.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

On-site work in City CBD

Job summary

Sirius is a not-for-profit research institute seeking a Temporary Payroll Officer to join the finance team on an immediate contract.

You will own end-to-end payroll for researchers and staff, mostly onsite in the CBD, using Employment Hero and iChris to ensure timely and compliant pay cycles.

This role requires precise interpretation of awards, leave entitlements, superannuation, and PAYG, with strong customer service and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing for staff in not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience with Employment Hero and iChris (or Chris21) essential.
• Accurate interpretation of awards, leave entitlements, superannuation and PAYG.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for full-time, part-time and casual staff.
• Maintain employee records and STP reporting.
• Provide timely payroll support to staff and managers.
• Ensure compliance with EAs/EBAs and relevant laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Systems proficiency

Onsite availability

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Employment Hero

iChris

Job description

Payroll Officer (Temporary) | Non-Profit Research Institute Location: City / CBD (Mostly Onsite) Type: Temporary / Contract (Full-time)

About the Organisation

We are a leading non‑profit research institute dedicated to world‑class, groundbreaking research that transforms lives. Every single team member—from the scientists in the lab to the corporate ops team in the office—plays an integral role in driving our mission forward.

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Payroll Officer to join our team on an immediate contract basis.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely pay cycles for our researchers, administrative staff, and specialist personnel.

Working mostly onsite in our CBD office, you will interact directly with key internal stakeholders to streamline systems, manage employee queries, and keep payroll running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage payroll processing for full-time, part-time, and casual staff.
• System Operations: Utilize Employment Hero and iChris to process pay cycles, reconcile data, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compliance & Interpretation: Apply relevant enterprise agreements (EAs/EBAs) or Modern Awards, including leave entitlements, superannuation, and tax (PAYG).
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare payroll summaries, perform month-end reconciliations, and handle Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as the first point of contact for staff and manager payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service.

About You

• Payroll Expertise: Demonstrated experience in an end-to-end Payroll Officer role, ideally within the Not-for-Profit, Health, or Academic/Research sectors.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with both Employment Hero and iChris (or Chris21) is essential for a quick, seamless handover.
• Onsite Availability: Comfortable working predominantly onsite in the City CBD to collaborate directly with the finance and HR teams.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent numerical accuracy, spot‑on award interpretation, and data integrity skills.
• Mission‑Driven: A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting a purpose‑led, research‑focused organization.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate Start: Jump right in and make an immediate impact on a vital temporary contract.
• Work with Purpose: Know that your daily work directly supports groundbreaking research that makes a real‑world difference.