Immediate start - 7 month temp role

Part-time hours, 3 days per week (1 day WFH)

Paying circa $45-$55 per hour + super (depending on experience)

The Opportunity An opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll function supporting approximately 1,000 employees.

Working within a highly manual payroll environment, you will play a critical role in maintaining payroll operations during a period of maternity leave cover within the team. This role requires a strong payroll professional who can confidently manage BAU payroll responsibilities, investigate discrepancies, analyse reporting, and is comfortable processing payroll in a more manual environment. This position will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, has advanced Excel skills, and can confidently work through payroll issues with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end payroll processing across a workforce of circa 1000 employees

Managing fortnightly payroll cycles for both permanent and casual employees

Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreement conditions and payroll legislation

Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving payroll-related issues

Maintaining payroll accuracy, compliance and data integrity





Reviewing payroll reports and identifying anomalies

Performing payroll reconciliations and audit checks

Managing manual payroll calculations and adjustments

About You

3+ years of demonstrated experience in an end-to-end payroll processing role

Must have Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and formula analysis

Able to work independently and take ownership of outcomes

Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Experience working within large and complex payroll environments

Strong investigative and analytical skills

Comfortable working with manual payroll processes

High attention to detail and ability to identify issues proactively

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

Immediate start, 6 month temp assignment

Part-time, 3 days per week.

Paying circa $45-$55 per hour + super (depending on experience)

Hybrid working model with flexibility around working days and 1 day WFH

CBD location close to all public transport

Exposure to a large and complex payroll setting

Autonomous role where your expertise will be highly valued

📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Sydney