Job Description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Macquarie Park NSW n

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.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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- Strong 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 quick-paced, deadline-driven workplace
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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 team-oriented 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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If you're an experienced Payroll Officer who thrives on accuracy, compliance and delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are n

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)
🏢 Programmed Maintenance Services
📍 Sydney