Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a reputable Government organisation to recruit for the below role:
Role: Senior Payroll Officer
Location: Doncaster
Contract: 12 weeks - potential to be ongoing permanent
Hourly Rate: $58 per hour + super
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including calculations, deductions, tax filings, and payment distribution.
2. Support payroll requirements and ensure all adjustments, including changes to employee payroll data, are processed within agreed timelines.
3. Assist in preparing new pay rates and handling back payments due to variations, performance reviews, employee re-classifications, and relevant tax issues, including PAYG taxation rates.
4. Liaise with the WorkCover Officer to calculate WorkCover pay entitlements.
5. Perform monthly preparation, processing, reconciliation, and disbursement of employee payroll deductions.
6. Contribute to the timely provision of monthly superannuation payments.
7. Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll matters.
Requirements
8. Experience in CHRIS21 software
9. 3-5 years payroll processing experience
10. Experience in local council or sector with multiple awards
11. Demonstrated experience in process improvement and driving operational efficiencies.
Interested? What Next?
Apply now to submit your CV and cover letter.
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experience
3 years
skills
payroll officer, payroll, finance, accounts, payroll lead, chris21, tax, payg, compliance, problem-solving, payroll processing
qualifications
12. Skilled in Payroll Processing with 3-5 years experience in similar role
13. Experience in Chris21 software
14. Multiple-award sector background
education
Vocational/Professional Qualification