Payroll Specialist for 300+ Staff | Fortnightly Compliance

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc. is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver fortnightly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring accurate salary processing in a timely manner. This role requires experience with KeyPay or similar systems and strong Excel skills within a not-for-profit context.

You will maintain payroll records, respond to queries, and ensure compliance with SCHADS and payroll legislation while handling confidential information and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in payroll processing in payroll team office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy.
• Sound ability to interpret awards (SCHADS) and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated computer skills particularly regarding MicroPay (essential) WageEasy (desirable).
• Dedication to maintaining confidential information.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work with competing deadlines.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise and plan.
• National Police Check or the willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing of 300+ employees on a fortnightly basis using KeyPay.
• Respond to payroll queries and process payroll amendments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports for internal and external reviews and compliance requirements.
• Reconciliation and payment of all payroll related payments, eg Superannuation, Salary packaging, PAYG etc.
• ATO/STP payroll compliance.
• Leave maintenance and payments including CSI portable long service levy calculations and reimbursements.
• Workers' compensation claims, payments and reconciliations.
• Work collaboratively with HR and Rostering teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Participate in the testing, implementation and review of payroll system changes, upgrades, integrations and new functionality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

SCHADS awards

MicroPay

WageEasy

Confidentiality

Payroll legislation

Pressure handling

Deadlines

Time management

Tools

MicroPay

WageEasy

Job description

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc. is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver fortnightly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring accurate salary processing in a timely manner. This role requires experience with KeyPay or similar systems and strong Excel skills within a not-for-profit context.

You will maintain payroll records, respond to queries, and ensure compliance with SCHADS and payroll legislation while handling confidential information and tight deadlines.