Sr. Payroll Officer

Reo Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Sydney CBD location

Healthcare sector experience

Job summary

Reo Group in Sydney CBD seeks a Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for a large workforce. This 3-month assignment offers exposure to a major healthcare environment, with a path to extension based on business needs.

You will interpret awards, manage payroll transactions, and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders. Hybrid work and a competitive hourly rate apply.

Qualifications

• Must have end-to-end payroll experience in a large/complex environment.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, EBAs, and Fair Work.
• Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Ensure payroll compliance with awards and legislation.
• Manage payroll adjustments (leave, overtime, allowances, terminations).
• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and data integrity.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and stakeholders.
• Process superannuation and payroll tax obligations.
• Support month-end reporting and payroll compliance.
• Assist with payroll system improvements and process optimisations.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Data reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Australian payroll

Humanforce experience

Tools

Humanforce

Job description

Salary Package: $60 - $65 per hour + Super

Role Highlights:

Join a leading healthcare organisation based in Sydney CBD, providing essential services and support to communities across NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a critical role and provide immediate support during a period of unexpected leave within the payroll team.
Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance function, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employees across a complex workforce. This position offers exposure to a large-scale healthcare environment, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact from day one.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this Senior Payroll Officer position will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for a large and diverse workforce. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with relevant awards and legislation, and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders across the organisation. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage payroll transactions, interpret awards and enterprise agreements, reconcile payroll data, process payroll adjustments, and respond to payroll-related enquiries. You will also support month-end reporting, assist with payroll compliance activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently step into an established team with minimal supervision. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment to provide cover for an unexpected leave period, with potential for extension depending on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly payroll
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with relevant awards, EBAs, and Fair Work legislation
• Manage payroll adjustments including leave, overtime, allowances, terminations, and back pays
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
• Process superannuation, payroll tax, and statutory obligations
• Support month-end reporting and payroll compliance activities
• Assist with payroll system improvements and process optimisation
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with organisational policies and procedures

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation, ideally gained within a healthcare, aged care, hospital, or not-for-profit environment. MUST have experience using HUMANFORCE.

You bring proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium to large workforce and are confident working with complex payroll structures. Your attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to delivering accurate outcomes set you apart.

You will also possess:
Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience within a complex organisation
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, and superannuation obligations
Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and employment conditions
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation
Experience using payroll system Hummanforce
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and meet strict payroll deadlines
Healthcare, aged care, disability services, hospital, or broader not-for-profit sector experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

• This organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace culture. You will join a collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have an immediate impact.
• Sydney CBD location with excellent public transport access
• Hybrid working flexibility available
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected healthcare organisation
• Competitive hourly rate