Senior Payroll Officer

Job title : Senior Payroll Officer
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $55.00 - $60.00 Per Hour + Superannuation
Contact name : Connor Hungerford
Job reference : CH90184
About the role:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a role within a national company. The business is preparing for a payroll system implementation, making this a key time to join and contribute to process improvements. This role will be instrumental in managing high-volume payroll processing, ensuring compliance across multiple EBAs/Awards.

The responsibilities:
Reporting into the Payroll Manager, the main responsibilities include:
  1. Overseeing and processing BAU end-to-end payroll.
  2. Ensuring accurate and timely Payroll Tax lodgment and reconciliation.
  3. Managing Super payments and STP file uploads each pay run.
  4. Handling complex payroll calculations, e.g. termination payments and back payments.
  5. Strong interpretation and application of EBAs/Awards.
  6. Assisting and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  7. Identifying and driving process improvements in a largely manual payroll environment.
The successful applicant will have: 
  • Proven experience in a senior payroll position.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A proactive, dynamic, and curious mindset with strong critical-thinking skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills e.g. Pivot tables, V-Look ups and Formulas.
  • Exposure to large payroll systems.
How to Apply?
For any further questions please contact Connor Hungerford via email at Chungerford@sharpandcarter.com.au.