Senior Payroll & Remuneration Specialist (Hybrid)

Council Jobs; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual performance reviews

Extensive professional development

Employee wellness program

Flexi Time system with 9 day fortnight

Close to shops and facilities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy. You will handle timesheets, award interpretation, allowances, overtime and STP compliance across a structured organisation.

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will oversee other payroll professionals, provide expert payroll advice, support the broader P&C team and maintain confidential records with high data integrity. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll within a structured organisation.
• Strong understanding of STP compliance and payroll taxation rules.
• Proven ability to interpret Awards and calculate allowances and overtime.
• Experience managing confidential payroll records and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll, timesheets, allowances and overtime with accuracy.
• Ensure STP compliance and timely submission, liaising with authorities as needed.
• Provide expert payroll advice to employees, supervisors and managers.
• Oversee other payroll professionals and maintain confidential records.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

STP compliance

Award interpretation

Taxation & superannuation

Payroll systems proficiency

Confidential records management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy. You will handle timesheets, award interpretation, allowances, overtime and STP compliance across a structured organisation.

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will oversee other payroll professionals, provide expert payroll advice, support the broader P&C team and maintain confidential records with high data integrity. Hybrid work options available.