An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Payroll Officer to join a busy and collaborative team in Chatswood. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of accurate and timely payroll processing, act as a go-to person for day-to-day payroll queries, and help guide and support more junior team members.
Responsibilities include, but is not limited to
- End-to-End Payroll: Own the processing of high volume payrolls, including current starters, bank changes, superannuation, salary adjustments, allowances and deductions, and terminations.
- Payroll Compliance: Apply and help refine documented payroll checking procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy across all payroll tasks.
- Termination Payments: Calculate and process termination payments, including more complex cases.
- PAYG, Super, and Third-Party Payments: Administer and process PAYG, superannuation, and other third-party payments.
- Masterfile Maintenance: Maintain and update the payroll masterfile, and keep records accurate and audit-ready.
- Audit and Discrepancy Follow-Up:
Review audit reports for each payroll cycle and lead the resolution of any discrepancies.
- Report Preparation: Prepare regular payroll reports and provide insights to the Payroll Manager as required.
- Annual Reconciliation: Lead the reconciliation of annual payroll data and reports.
- Team Support: Act as a point of escalation for payroll queries, and provide guidance and on-the-job training to Payroll Officers.
The successful applicant will have proven experience in a senior or similar role, as well as the following attributes
- Proven ability to process high volume payrolls with minimal supervision
- Knowledge in Chris21/Ichris is essential
- Solid experience working with different awards, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately
- Confident handling of termination payments, PAYG and superannuation
- Approachable and friendly attitude, with the confidence to mentor and support other team members
- High attention to detail, completing work with a high level of accuracy