Senior Payroll Officer | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Sydney NSW or Remote Anywhere in Australia Work Type: 6 Months Casual Contract, Full Time Hours An established global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to provide immediate operational support during a major payroll systems transformation.
This role requires a payroll professional who can quickly take ownership of assigned payrolls and independently manage end-to-end payroll processing.
You will play a key role in maintaining business-as-usual payroll operations while supporting a period of organisational change.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payrollsMaintain payroll records and employee dataProcess current starters, terminations, salary increases and back paysInterpret awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislationManage leave,



overtime and attendance related payroll activitiesResolve payroll queries from employees and managementComplete payroll reporting and statutory obligationsReconcile payroll related general ledger accountsAssist with month-end payroll activitiesEnsure compliance with payroll legislation and company policiesTo be successful, you will bring:Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll in medium to large organisationsStrong hands-on experience using PrecedaExperience working with time and attendance systemsStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuationExperience interpreting awards and enterprise agreementsAbility to work autonomously and confidently manage payroll deadlinesStrong analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsExperience within manufacturing or similar complex payroll environmentsDesirableMyWorkPlace experienceDayforce implementation exposureWorkday experienceBenefitsFlexible remote working arrangement available Australia-wideOpportunity to support a major payroll transformation projectWork with a high-volume, complex payroll environmentImmediate start opportunityTo apply, click Apply Now or email ******

📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Sydney