About the Chance
We are partnering with a global financial services organisation seeking a Payroll Officer to join their Payroll team on a fixed-term contract during a period of project activity.
This role sits within a busy and collaborative payroll function, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across a multi-entity environment. You will play an important role in ensuring payroll data integrity, compliance and service delivery across the employee lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to build experience within a complex, fast-paced environment and gain exposure to a large-scale payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Data Management
Support the accurate processing of payroll in line with established payroll cycles
Maintain payroll data including:
New starters
Employee changes and rate adjustments
Terminations and final pay processing
Allowances, deductions, tax and superannuation updates
Validate employee onboarding and termination data within payroll cycles
Ensure payroll schedules and employee records are accurately maintained in the system
Payroll Checking & Compliance
Perform payroll checks and validations to ensure accuracy and data integrity
Review payroll inputs and calculations and support variance reporting
Assist in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
Validate timesheets, overtime, reimbursements and other variable payments




Support compliance with Australian taxation, superannuation and employment legislation
Employee & Stakeholder Support
Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
Escalate complex payroll issues where required, ensuring clear communication and follow-through
Systems & Process Support
Use Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to support end-to-end payroll processing activities
Follow established payroll processes to ensure audit compliance and data accuracy
Support the payroll team with BAU and project-related tasks as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Approximately 1+ years' experience in Australian payroll
Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation and leave entitlements
High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven payroll cycle environment
Solid Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
Exposure to Oracle E-Business Suite or similar ERP payroll systems
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
Why This Role?
Join a global organisation within the financial services sector
Exposure to a complex, multi-entity payroll workplace
Opportunity to build experience during a project-driven period of change
Supportive and collaborative payroll and HR team
Hybrid working model with North Sydney location

📌 Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 Sydney