Senior Payroll Officer

Synergie Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a trusted Government client in Adelaide. The role offers an hourly rate of $38–$44.19 plus super, on an initial three-month contract, with a fully office-based arrangement and a national police check requirement.

You will deliver accurate payroll and position-management services, perform complex entitlement calculations, reconciliations and reports while interpreting awards and legislation to ensure compliant payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• National police check required.
• Extensive SA Government payroll experience.
• Ability to interpret awards and payroll legislation.
• Experience with complex entitlement calculations.
• Strong spreadsheet and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate payroll and position-management services.
• Update payroll data in the HRMS and maintain records.
• Complete complex entitlement calculations and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Provide payroll guidance on statutory and superannuation matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

SA Government experience

Awards and enterprise agreements

Tax and superannuation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Payroll qualification or related degree

Tools

HRMS systems

Payroll software

Job description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Payroll Officerfor atrusted Government client located in Adelaide.

The important parts:

Pay:$38–$44.19 per hour + Super

Duration:Inital 3-month contract

Commencement: As soon as possible

Police check: National Police Check required

Work arrangement: Fully office-based

What you will be required to do:

As the Senior Payroll Consultant, you will:

• Deliver accurate payroll and position-management services
• Update payroll, leave, employee and position information in the HRMS
• Complete complex manual calculations of employee entitlements
• Conduct leave audits and calculate termination payments
• Process invoices and recover payroll overpayments
• Complete payroll reconciliations and maintain supporting records
• Interpret enterprise agreements, awards and payroll legislation
• Provide accurate verbal and written payroll advice
• Respond to sensitive or complex payroll and leave enquiries
• Prepare statutory, routine and ad hoc payroll reports
• Assist with taxation, superannuation and other payroll returns
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic payroll records
• Contribute to HRMS improvements and process enhancements
• Support improved team performance and customer service delivery
• Work with senior management, employees and external stakeholders

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have a current national police check
• Extensive payroll experience within the South Australian Government
• Significant experience providing payroll services in a large organisation
• Experience completing complex payroll and entitlement calculations
• Strong knowledge of enterprise agreements and awards
• Understanding of PAYG tax, superannuation and FBT provisions
• Experience completing leave audits and termination calculations
• Experience processing overpayments, invoices and reconciliations
• Strong spreadsheet and database skills
• Experience maintaining and reporting on complex information
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to manage high volumes of work within fixed deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to interpret complex information, legislation and systems
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisation skills
• The ability to work independently with limited supervision
• A flexible, motivated and customer-focused approach

What’s on offer for you:

• Senior payroll opportunity within the South Australian Government
• Immediate three-month assignment
• Exposure to complex payroll and position-management work
• Opportunity to apply detailed knowledge of SA Government conditions
• Varied work across calculations, reporting, advice and compliance
• Professional environment servicing a large and complex workforce

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.