Senior Payroll Officer - Part Time

Perigon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer for a part-time temporary role in Sydney, Australia. The position covers end-to-end payroll processing on a fortnightly cycle, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with awards, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in a senior payroll role, experience with payroll systems, and be immediately available to start.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a Senior Payroll Officer.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Immediately available to start.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing across fortnightly cycles.
• Ensure accurate payroll delivery in line with legislation, awards, and policies.
• Maintain employee payroll records (new starters, terminations, variations, leave).
• Process payroll adjustments including overtime, allowances, deductions, and back pay.
• Reconcile payroll and support month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide timely support.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Support process improvements and system efficiencies.

Skills

Payroll systems

Payroll processing

Australian payroll compliance

Job description

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established organisation with a strong national presence. Due to internal movement, they are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join the team on temp role until the end of the year on a part time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing across fortnightly cycles
• Ensure accurate payroll delivery in line with legislation, awards, and policies
• Maintain employee payroll records (new starters, terminations, variations, leave)
• Process payroll adjustments including overtime, allowances, deductions, and back pay
• Reconcile payroll and support month-end reporting
• Ensure compliance with PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide timely support
• Assist with audits, reporting, and payroll compliance requirements
• Support process improvements and system efficiencies

About You

• 3 - 5 Years Experience as a Senior Payroll Officer
• Experience with payroll systems
• Immediately available to start

Additional information

• Immediate start required
• 3 Month Temp Role (Part Time 4 Days Per Week)
• Join a reputable well-known business, within a supportive team