Payroll Officer
Core
Coordinate the fortnightly pay cycle from data entry through to finalisation, including time sheets, deductions, back payments, salary packaging, and employee entitlements.
Role type
Payroll Officer
Builds
Accurate payroll processing and financial reporting for a medium or large workplace
Domain
Australian payroll and employment compliance
Required skills
Australian tax knowledge, superannuation compliance, modern awards application, enterprise agreements application, employment legislation application, payroll data management, termination payment calculation, monthly and annual reporting, bank reconciliations
Preferred skills
Experience managing a complete payroll cycle in a medium or large workplace
Responsibilities
Check and process time sheets, deductions, back payments, salary packaging and employee entitlements; Calculate termination-related payments, payroll projections and other employment costs; Balance payroll accounts and complete scheduled monthly and annual reporting; Keep employee records and payroll data accurate, current and confidential; Apply relevant employment agreements, awards and legislative requirements when processing pay; Assist employees with payroll questions and explain calculations or changes clearly; Contribute to transactional finance tasks, including invoices, reimbursements, creditor payments and bank reconciliations