senior payroll officer.

Senior Payroll Officer
Location: Eastern Suburbs (specific location TBC)
Contract Type: Permanent, ongoing
Salary: $100 - $110k + super

Randstad is a preferred recruitment partner with a reputable government organisation, and we’re seeking a skilled Senior Payroll Officer to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a complex, large-scale payroll within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including calculations, deductions, tax filings, and payment distribution.
• Support payroll requirements, ensuring adjustments and updates to employee payroll data are processed promptly.
• Assist in preparing new pay rates, handling back payments due to changes such as re-classifications, performance reviews, and tax adjustments (including PAYG taxation).
• Manage monthly payroll preparation, processing, reconciliation, and disbursement of deductions.
• Contribute to timely monthly superannuation payments.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Proficiency in processing payroll across multiple awards and enterprise agreements.
• Proven experience in process improvement and driving operational efficiencies.

Interested? What Next?

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion, please email ashley.brill@randstad.com.au.

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