An exciting chance has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a large, stable and growing organisation based in Western Sydney.

This is a standalone payroll role with the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations while also contributing to HR administration, reporting and payroll improvement projects. You will join a supportive HR team during an exciting period of positive change, with the chance to genuinely influence systems, processes and the future direction of payroll.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with work-from-home flexibility available after probation.

Reporting to the HR Manager, your responsibilities include:
Manage payroll for approximately 300 employees across weekly and monthly pay cycles
Review and validate time and attendance data before payroll processing
Coordinate with an outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
Process payroll adjustments, employee changes, leave requests and payroll queries
Ensure payroll compliance with applicable Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Maintain employee data across payroll and HR systems
Support payroll system improvements and enhancement projects
Prepare HR reports and dashboards, including headcount, turnover and absenteeism metrics




Provide general HR administration support as required
Work closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to resolve payroll-related matter

The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience in a standalone Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll position
Experience processing end to end weekly and monthly payrolls
Sound understanding of payroll compliance, Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience working with outsourced payroll providers (desirable)
A proactive and accountable approach with the ability to work autonomously
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Payroll system implementation or payroll transformation experience (desirable)
Exposure to HR reporting, workforce analytics or HR administration (desirable)

What's on Offer
Hybrid working arrangement
Chance to take ownership of a standalone payroll function
Involvement in future payroll system and process improvement projects
Supportive and collaborative team setting
On-site parking
17.5% annual leave loading
Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation

📌 Payroll Officer Parramatta (Australia)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Australia