Take ownership of complex payroll in a large government workforce.
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Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Payroll Officerfor atrusted Government client located in Adelaide.
Pay:
$38–$***** per hour + Super
Duration:
Inital 3-month contract
Commencement:
As soon as possible
Police check:
National Police Check required
Work arrangement:
Fully office-based
What you will be required to do:
Deliver accurate payroll and position-management servicesUpdate payroll, leave, employee and position information in the HRMSComplete complex manual calculations of employee entitlementsConduct leave audits and calculate termination paymentsProcess invoices and recover payroll overpaymentsComplete payroll reconciliations and maintain supporting recordsInterpret enterprise agreements, awards and payroll legislationProvide accurate verbal and written payroll adviceRespond to sensitive or complex payroll and leave enquiriesPrepare statutory, routine and ad hoc payroll reportsAssist with taxation, superannuation and other payroll returnsMaintain accurate paper and electronic payroll recordsContribute to HRMS improvements and process enhancementsSupport improved team performance and customer service deliveryWork with senior management, employees and external stakeholders
To be successful in the role you will:




Have a current national police checkExtensive payroll experience within the South Australian GovernmentSignificant experience providing payroll services in a large organisationExperience completing complex payroll and entitlement calculationsStrong knowledge of enterprise agreements and awardsUnderstanding of PAYG tax, superannuation and FBT provisionsExperience completing leave audits and termination calculationsExperience processing overpayments, invoices and reconciliationsStrong spreadsheet and database skillsExperience maintaining and reporting on complex informationExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracyThe ability to manage high volumes of work within fixed deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to interpret complex information, legislation and systemsExcellent planning, prioritisation and organisation skillsThe ability to work independently with limited supervisionA flexible, motivated and customer-focused approach
What's on offer for you:
Senior payroll chance within the South Australian GovernmentImmediate three-month assignmentExposure to complex payroll and position-management workOpportunity to apply detailed knowledge of SA Government conditionsVaried work across calculations, reporting, advice and complianceProfessional environment servicing a large and complex workforce
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360o recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more.
Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.
Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future.
This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate.
If you aspire for better, let's work together.
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Synergie Group (Australia)
📍 Adelaide