Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract prospect until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.

Candidates for this role will ideally have:
Proven end to end payroll processing experience
Previous local government experience
Experience with UKG and Empower knowledge (not essential)
Strong communication and customer service skills and experience

Key responsibilities include:
Weekly Payroll Processing: Validating and entering timesheets, variations, and payroll data into the Empower system weekly.
Leave Administration: Processing leave applications, verifying balances, and ensuring sick leave complies with relevant policies.
Stakeholder Customer Service: Responding to payroll and general inquiries from staff, the community, and third parties (e.g., banks).
Documentation & Correspondence: Preparing official HR and payroll documents, including letters of employment and separation certificates.
Records Management: Checking, filing, storing, and archiving payroll and personnel records securely.
Governance & Compliance: Conducting all tasks in accordance with relevant legislation,



statutory requirements, and relevant policies.
Effective Work Practices: Managing personal workload, communicating positively, and contributing to a productive team environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Payroll Officer with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:
Proven end to end payroll processing experience
Previous local government experience
Experience with UKG and Empower knowledge (not essential)
Robust communication and customer service skills and experience

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
Access to our advantages platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Payroll Officer New South Wales (Australia)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Australia