Payroll Officer

Hope Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time arrangement

Job summary

Hope Media is seeking a Payroll Officer for a part-time role in Seven Hills, NSW. You will manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for around 70 employees across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time payment.

You will maintain payroll records, process timesheets, leave, superannuation and statutory requirements, and respond to payroll queries with a high level of confidentiality. Knowledge of Australian awards and Xero is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an end-to-end payroll position.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll practices and employment conditions, including Award interpretation.
• Experience working with Xero (preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 70 employees across 4 entities.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records.
• Processing timesheets, leave, allowances and other payroll adjustments.
• Managing superannuation and other statutory payroll requirements.
• Supporting payroll reporting, month-end and year-end activities.
• Responding to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Interpreting relevant awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Working closely with People & Culture and Finance to resolve payroll matters.
• Maintaining accurate records and protecting sensitive employee information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and employee experience.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll practices

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part-Time (2-3 days/wk) | Seven Hills, NSW

Payroll with purpose and an opportunity to make a real difference

About the role

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused Payroll Officer to join our team. You'll play an important role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while providing responsive support to employees and maintaining high standards of payroll compliance and confidentiality. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and taking ownership of a reliable payroll service. Working days will include Mondays and Tuesdays, with total hours up to 2-3 days per week as negotiated with the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities

Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 70 employees across 4 entities

Maintaining accurate employee payroll records

Processing timesheets, leave, allowances and other payroll adjustments

Managing superannuation and other statutory payroll requirements

Supporting payroll reporting, month-end and year-end activities

Responding to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally

Interpreting relevant awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions

Working closely with People & Culture and Finance to resolve payroll matters

Maintaining accurate records and protecting sensitive employee information

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and employee experience

About you

Previous experience in an end-to-end payroll position

Sound knowledge of Australian payroll practices and employment conditions, including Award interpretation

Experience working with Xero (preferred)

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet payroll deadlines

Clear, professional communication and a customer-focused approach

Good judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information

The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution

About us

Hope Media is a creative, energetic Christian media organisation with a great culture and a great team. Our mission is to engage people with experiences of God's love – so that they will become more like Christ – and the world more like his Kingdom. We seek to treat all people with respect, serve our listeners and community well and reveal Jesus Christ to the world, pointing to Him as the source of hope.

Be part of a purpose-driven Christian organisation making a genuine impact.

Join a supportive team with a positive and collaborative culture.

Build meaningful connections with listeners, supporters, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Benefit from a part-time arrangement that supports flexibility and work-life balance.

The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to our payroll and employee experience