Senior Payroll Officer

HCF; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% subsidy on hospital/extras cover

18 weeks of parental leave

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Discounts on insurance products and Gy

Job summary

HCF is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join our payroll team in Sydney. This full-time role handles fortnightly and monthly payrolls, resolves queries, and supports month-end and year-end processing with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

You will manage PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation obligations, apply awards and EBAs, liaise with the ATO, and collaborate with People & Culture to maintain precise employee data while supporting system changes such as Preceda.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards and EBAs.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Experience with Preceda or a similar payroll system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage payroll queries and provide timely, high-quality customer service to employees.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports, reconciliations and support month-end and year-end processing.
• Manage PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation obligations.
• Process new starters, terminations, leave entitlements and superannuation choice funds.
• Interpret and apply relevant awards, EBAs and Australian payroll legislation.
• Resolve payroll issues, including overpayments and recovery processes.
• Liaise with the ATO and other relevant stakeholders when required.
• Work closely with People & Culture and HR Systems teams to maintain accurate employee information.
• Support payroll system changes, upgrades and implementations, including Preceda system administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and ways of working.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Preceda

Job description

Senior Payroll Officer

Full-time | HCF House

Join our Payroll team and make every pay count

What you'll do

• Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage payroll queries and provide timely, high-quality customer service to employees.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports, reconciliations and support month-end and year-end processing.
• Manage PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation obligations.
• Process new starters, terminations, leave entitlements and superannuation choice funds.
• Interpret and apply relevant awards, EBAs and Australian payroll legislation.
• Resolve payroll issues, including overpayments and recovery processes.
• Liaise with the ATO and other relevant stakeholders when required.
• Work closely with People & Culture and HR Systems teams to maintain accurate employee information.
• Support payroll system changes, upgrades and implementations, including Preceda system administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and ways of working.

What you'll bring

• 3-5 years' experience in an end-to-end payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards and EBAs.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to payroll accuracy.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Experience with Preceda or a similar payroll system is desirable.

If you're an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in getting the detail right, solving problems and delivering a great employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover over 1.9 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.