Senior Payroll Specialist End-to-End AU Legislation

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

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.