Payroll Officer

Job Description

About the Opportunity \n
\nWe are partnering with a global financial services organisation seeking a Payroll Officer to join their Payroll team on a fixed-term contract during a period of project activity.\n
\nThis role sits within a busy and collaborative payroll function, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across a multi-entity environment. You will play an important role in ensuring payroll data integrity, compliance and service delivery across the employee lifecycle.\n
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to build experience within a complex, fast-paced environment and gain exposure to a large-scale payroll function.\n
Key Responsibilities \n
Payroll Processing & Data Management \n

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• Support the accurate processing of payroll in line with established payroll cycles
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• Maintain payroll data including:
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• New starters
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• Employee changes and rate adjustments
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• Terminations and final pay processing
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• Allowances, deductions, tax and superannuation updates
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• Validate employee onboarding and termination data within payroll cycles
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• Ensure payroll schedules and employee records are accurately maintained in the system
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Payroll Checking & Compliance \n

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• Perform payroll checks and validations to ensure accuracy and data integrity
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• Review payroll inputs and calculations and support variance reporting
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• Assist in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
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• Validate timesheets, overtime, reimbursements and other variable payments
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• Support compliance with Australian taxation, superannuation and employment legislation
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Employee & Stakeholder Support \n

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• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
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• Escalate complex payroll issues where required, ensuring clear communication and follow-through
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Systems & Process Support \n

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• Use Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to support end-to-end payroll processing activities
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• Follow established payroll processes to ensure audit compliance and data accuracy
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• Support the payroll team with BAU and project-related tasks as required
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About You \n
\nTo be successful in this role, you will bring: \n

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• Approximately 1+ years' experience in Australian payroll
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• Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation and leave entitlements
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• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
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• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven payroll cycle environment
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• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
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• Exposure to Oracle E-Business Suite or similar ERP payroll systems
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• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
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Why This Role? \n

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• Join a global organisation within the financial services sector
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• Exposure to a complex, multi-entity payroll environment
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• Opportunity to build experience during a project-driven period of change
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• Supportive and collaborative payroll and HR team
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• Hybrid working model with North Sydney location
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