Payroll Officer - Dayforce

Randstad; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retailers via benefits平台

3x pay runs per week

Early access to roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a well known NSW state government organisation based in Parramatta, seeking a Payroll Officer for a 3-6 month temp assignment with high potential for extension or permanent conversion.

The role requires previous high-volume end-to-end payroll processing and Dayforce experience, with a minimum of 2 years in payroll. Government sector exposure is desirable. Hybrid working in Parramatta NSW is available through Randstad.

Qualifications

• Previous high volume end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Payroll.
• Dayforce payroll system experience (Essential).
• Previous government experience (Desirable, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Process timely, accurate payroll across EAs and contracts, validating timesheets, leave, deductions, garnishings, superannuation, and payment files.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, enterprise agreements, and internal policies, while managing audit queries, final pays, and STP reporting.
• Advisory & Query Management: Resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 payroll queries within SLAs, offering clear guidance on leave, pay calculations, and People & Culture policies.
• Complex Transactions & Reporting: Handle off-cycle runs, overpayment recoveries, workers' compensation, lump sums, and ad-hoc or variance reporting.
• System Support & Process Improvement: Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and reconciliations while identifying ways to improve process efficiency and accuracy.
• Teamwork & Operational Support: Collaborate across HR and finance teams to support peak workloads, assist with task allocation, and uphold organisational values.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

High volume payroll

Dayforce payroll system

Job description

• Parramatta NSW location with hybrid working flexibility


• 6 month contract from start date with high potential for extension or permanent conversion

About the Role

Our client is a well known NSW state government organisation based in Parramatta NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a 3-6 month temp assignment with high potential for extension or permanent conversion.

Requirements for this role include:

• Previous high volume end to end payroll processing experience


• Minimum 2 years experience in Payroll


• Dayforce payroll system experience (Essential)


• Previous government experience (Desirable, but not essential)

Key responsibilities include:

• Payroll Processing: Process timely, accurate payroll across EAs and contracts, validating timesheets, leave, deductions, garnishings, superannuation, and payment files.


• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, enterprise agreements, and internal policies, while managing audit queries, final pays, and STP reporting.


• Advisory & Query Management: Resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 payroll queries within SLAs, offering clear guidance on leave, pay calculations, and People & Culture policies.


• Complex Transactions & Reporting: Handle off-cycle runs, overpayment recoveries, workers' compensation, lump sums, and ad-hoc or variance reporting.


• System Support & Process Improvement: Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and reconciliations while identifying ways to improve process efficiency and accuracy.


• Teamwork & Operational Support: Collaborate across HR and finance teams to support peak workloads, assist with task allocation, and uphold organisational values.

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers


• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week


• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market


• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.