Senior Payroll Specialist - Flexible & Accurate

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on hospital/extras cover

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks parental leave for all new 0-

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Discounts on HCF products and services

Fitness First gym discounts

Eyecare product discounts

Job summary

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited (HCF) is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team in Sydney. You will manage end-to-end payroll for fortnightly and monthly cycles, ensuring accurate and timely processing for about 1,850 employees.

You’ll provide trusted advice to employees and stakeholders, support month-end/year-end activities, and handle PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation obligations in a not-for-profit environment focused on member

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards and EBAs.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong attention to detail and payroll accuracy.
• Experience with Preceda or a similar payroll system is desirable.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

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

End-to-end payroll

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Excel

Tools

Preceda

Job description

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited (HCF) is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team in Sydney. You will manage end-to-end payroll for fortnightly and monthly cycles, ensuring accurate and timely processing for about 1,850 employees.

You’ll provide trusted advice to employees and stakeholders, support month-end/year-end activities, and handle PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation obligations in a not-for-profit environment focused on member