Payroll Officer

Wearn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Flexible working pattern

Autonomy and ownership of payroll

Job summary

Wearn is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a permanent part-time basis. You will own the end-to-end payroll process across three company payrolls, all processed weekly, while upholding accuracy, confidentiality and service to employees.

You will interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements, perform STP, superannuation and payroll tax tasks, and support payroll audits and improvements in a blue-collar environment within Greater Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experienced in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and Awards.
• Ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and payroll rules.

Responsibilities

• Process three company payrolls accurately and on time each week.
• Verify and reconcile timesheets, attendance records, overtime and deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records, leave balances and payroll data.
• Process new starters, changes, adjustments and terminations.
• Interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements and ensure compliance.
• Complete Single Touch Payroll, superannuation and payroll tax requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with audits and reporting.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
• Support workers compensation payroll administration and continuous process improvement.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll legislation

Awards interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wearn Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a permanent part-time basis, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process across three company payrolls, all processed weekly. The role is suited to an experienced payroll professional who values flexibility while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, confidentiality and employee service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process three company payrolls accurately and on time each week.
• Verify and reconcile timesheets, attendance records, overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records, leave balances and payroll data.
• Process new starters, employee changes, payroll adjustments and terminations.
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment conditions.
• Complete Single Touch Payroll, superannuation and payroll tax requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with payroll audits and reporting.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
• Support workers compensation payroll administration and continuous process improvement.

About You

• Previous experience with end-to-end payroll processing, ideally including weekly payrolls.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet fixed weekly deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A proactive, professional and service-focused approach.
• Experience in civil construction, quarrying, transport, logistics, manufacturing or another blue-collar workforce environment will be highly regarded.

What's We Offer

• Permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week.
• Flexible working pattern by agreement.
• Autonomy and ownership of the weekly payroll function.
• Supportive and collaborative Finance team.
• Stable, family-owned Australian business.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Opportunity to improve payroll processes and controls.

About Us

Wearn is a family-owned civil, earthmoving and materials contractor delivering complex projects across Greater Sydney. With over 60 years of experience, a fully in-house fleet and a safety-first culture, we bring certainty to projects where scale, compliance and programme matter.