Job Description
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Join a leading organisation where your payroll expertise will directly support a large Australian and New Zealand workforce.
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We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a high-performing payroll team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a complex environment, has strong legislative knowledge, and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant, and customer-focused payroll services.
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Managing payrolls with an annual value exceeding $80 million, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting process improvement and payroll excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities: n
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Deliver weekly and fortnightly Australian and New Zealand payrolls within required timeframes and service level agreements (SLAs).
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Review and analyse payroll verification reports, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies.
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Interpret and apply multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements (EA's), ensuring employees are paid correctly and payroll systems are configured accurately.
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Maintain employee records within SAP, ensuring all personnel changes are appropriately authorised.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll procedures, and legislative requirements.
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Prepare and process STP files, Payday Filing submissions, and other statutory reporting obligations.
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Complete end-of-month payroll processes and reconciliations.
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Support accurate payroll processing for both waged and salaried employees.
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Provide professional, accurate, and timely payroll support to internal and external stakeholders.
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Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
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Partner with site-based payroll personnel, providing guidance on payroll transactions, award interpretation, pay rates and EA provisions.
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Deliver detailed payroll reporting and analytical insights to support business decision-making.
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance efficiencies and minimise errors through automation.
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Participate in payroll-related projects as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
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Conduct testing and validation for legislative updates, EA changes and system enhancements.
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To be successful in this role, you will possess: n
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Experience in payroll services within a medium to large organisation.
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Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
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Experience processing payroll across both Australia and New Zealand.
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Proven experience interpreting and applying multiple Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
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Experience managing payroll for both waged and salaried workforces.
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Operational knowledge of KRONOS and SAP HR & Payroll systems preferred.
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Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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High level time management and prioritisation skills.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Whats on offer n
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Join a well-established and respected organisation.
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Be part of a collaborative and supportive payroll team.
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Exposure to complex payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand.
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Opportunity to contribute to payroll projects and process improvement initiatives.
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Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
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Who we are n
At
PERSOL
, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
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We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
n We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 PERSOL
📍 Sydney