Payroll Officer
Core
Processing employee and contractor timesheets, calculating wages and entitlements, and ensuring accurate, on-time payroll payments for a Queensland State Government department.
Role type
Payroll Officer (Project Costing)
Builds
Accurate payroll runs and financial compliance reports for government employees and labour hire contractors.
Domain
Public Sector / Government Finance
Required skills
Payroll processing, timesheet management, wage calculation, entitlements knowledge, reconciliation, data analysis, audit compliance, record management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Government payroll experience, project costing experience, complex high-volume environment experience
Technologies
Payroll or workforce management systems
Responsibilities
Process and review employee and contractor timesheets and Daily Dissection Sheets; Calculate and pay wages, overtime, allowances, and entitlements correctly; Monitor outstanding timesheets and follow up with employees and managers; Process leave applications, work schedule changes, and substitutions; Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and compliance checks; Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries; Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audit purposes; Provide payroll advice and guidance to employees and management; Support payroll compliance reviews and audits; Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement activities; Support daily project-related expense accruals and other finance activities.