Payroll Officer (Part-Time)

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Immediate start

Temp with potential to perm

Modern payroll system

Job summary

Sharp & Carter invites an experienced Payroll Officer to join their Melbourne CBD not-for-profit team on a part-time basis. You will manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for ~500 employees in a modern, highly automated environment.

This 2-days-per-week role offers hybrid work, a clear path to permanency, and an immediate start to support a growing organisation with strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in an end-to-end payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience with award/enterprise agreement payrolls.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for ~500 employees.
• Process payroll for salaried, casual, full-time and part-time staff.
• Review timesheets, leave requests and payroll data.
• Apply award and enterprise agreement conditions.
• Handle payroll queries with excellent customer service.
• Process payroll adjustments, terminations and leave payments.
• Support WorkCover administration and payroll compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data integrity.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll laws

Award/enterprise agreements

Timesheet-based payroll

WorkCover admin

Job description

• Part-time | 2 days per week | $45 - $50per hour + super
• CBD location | great flexibility to WFH
• Immediate start | Temp role with potential to go perm

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a growing not-for-profit in Melbourne CBD. This part-time position will suit a payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously, managing end-to-end payroll processes, and building strong relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business.

Reporting into the People & Culture team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of a fortnightly payroll for approximately 500 employees. This is a hands-on position supporting a diverse workforce.

The payroll function is highly automated and will suit someone who enjoys working in a modern payroll environment while ensuring ongoing compliance with payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for approximately 500 employees
• Processing payroll for salaried, casual, full-time and part-time employees
• Reviewing and validating timesheets, leave requests and payroll data
• Interpreting and applying award and enterprise agreement conditions
• Managing employee payroll queries and providing exceptional customer service
• Processing payroll adjustments, terminations and leave payments
• Supporting WorkCover administration and payroll-related compliance activities
• Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll data integrity
• Assisting with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities
• Collaborating closely with the wider People & Culture team

About You

• 3+ years proven experience in an end-to-end Payroll Officer position
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong experience processing award and/or enterprise agreement-based payrolls
• Experience managing timesheet-based and hourly paid workforces
• Exposure to WorkCover administration is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage payroll deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer

• Part-time role, 2 days per week
• $45 - $50 per hour + super
• Hybrid working arrangement with great flexibility to work from home
• Must be available for an Immediate start
• Ongoing temporary role with strong potential to go perm
• Modern and highly automated payroll environment
• Supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation experiencing growth