Payroll Officer

Wellbeing Solutions Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellbeing Solutions Group in Sydney's lower north shore is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract, based at Head Office and working onsite Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm. Reporting to the Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller, you will support end-to-end payroll, manage the payroll inbox, remit superannuation, and handle year-end reconciliations and payments.

The role requires 2+ years in payroll, formal accounting/finance qualifications preferred, strong attention

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in accounting and/or finance preferred though not essential
• High level of critical thinking and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Strong PC skills and experience with MicrOpay, ConnX, would be advantageous
• Exceptional time management and process driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong internal staff relationships
• A background check will be completed prior to commencement for this role
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role essential

Responsibilities

• Support end to end payroll processing (fortnightly & monthly payroll cycles)
• Manage the payroll inbox and respond to employee / manager queries
• Remit monthly superannuation contributions and various payroll related reports
• Reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts end of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries
• Payroll Administration including: Preparation of new employment contracts
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll records
• Termination and redundancy calculations and letters
• Business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll and human resource matters
• Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Connection - Social entertainment budgets
• Life Balance - Unplug agreement, flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave - entitlements to support your growing family
• Learning and Development - Group supervision sessions, quarterly formal professional development and monthly bites and insights

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification preferred

Tools

MicrOpay

ConnX

Job description

The Wellbeing Solutions Group is the collective behind some of Australia’s leading providers in psychological and physical rehabilitation, and employee wellbeing services. We’re a group of specialist businesses, each delivering expert care and practical solutions that support people, teams, and organisations to perform at their best.

Working at Wellbeing Solutions Group or within one of our businesses means being part of a culture that values trust, inclusion, and continuous growth. We back curiosity, welcome fresh ideas, and support our people to do meaningful work and develop their strengths, because when our people grow, so do we.

Great people are at the heart of what we do, we are committed to staff development and training. We recognise this by providing a supportive and collaborative team culture, extensive induction program for all new employees with ongoing training, wellness series, team and office social events and more!

Your new role will be based in St Leonard's on Sydney’s leafy lower north shore, and would require the successful applicant to be working onsite Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm in the Head Office.

This role sits under the group brand managing the general requirements of the payroll needs of all entities across the group.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer looking to secure a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity.

Your role will see you reporting directly to the Finance Manager & Group Financial Controller, working closely with the wider business team to ensure all aspects of payroll are maintained & delivered accurately.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Support end to end payroll processing (fortnightly & monthly payroll cycles)
• Manage the payroll inbox and respond to employee / manager queries
• Remit monthly superannuation contributions and various payroll related reports
• Reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts end of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries
• Payroll Administration including:
• Preparation of new employment contracts
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll records
• Termination and redundancy calculations and letters
• Business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll and human resource matters
• Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Connection - Social entertainment budgets
• Life Balance - Unplug agreement, flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave - entitlements to support your growing family
• Learning and Development - Group supervision sessions, quarterly formal professional development and monthly bites and insights

About You

• Formal qualifications in accounting and/or finance preferred though not essential
• High level of critical thinking and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Strong PC skills and experience with relevant software such as MicrOpay, ConnX, would be advantageous
• Exceptional time management and process driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong internal staff relationships
• A background check will be completed prior to commencement for this role
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role essential

WSG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, cultural or linguistic background, religion, disability, personal identity, veteran status, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.