Working Hours & Conditions : AU Hours and Holidays
Employment : Full Time - Independent Contractor
About the role
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join our team. The Payroll Officer will be responsible for accurately processing employee payroll, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring payroll activities are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with Australian payroll requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with employees, HR, and Finance to manage payroll processes, resolve payroll queries, and ensure a smooth and compliant payroll function.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Process weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time using Xero Payroll.
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Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, pay changes, allowances, deductions, and leave.
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Manage employee timesheets, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
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Ensure payroll calculations comply with relevant Australian employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
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Process and reconcile employee superannuation contributions.
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Manage PAYG withholding and other payroll-related reporting requirements.
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Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or variances.
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Prepare and process payroll payments and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
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Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
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Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in Xero.
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Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and end-of-financial-year activities.
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Work closely with HR and Finance regarding employee changes and payroll matters.
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Maintain strict confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information.
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Stay up to date with changes to Australian payroll legislation and requirements.
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and efficiencies.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, or similar role.
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Demonstrated experience processing Australian payroll.
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Hands-on experience with Xero Payroll is required.
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Good understanding of Australian payroll processes and requirements.
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Knowledge of PAYG, superannuation, leave entitlements, and payroll compliance.
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Experience working with Australian Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements is desirable.
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Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
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Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.