Payroll Specialist

Homebush | Up to $60+ Super (Per hour) | Immediate Start | Close to public transport

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation operating within a complex industrial environment. This is an initial 6-month temporary assignment with a strong likelihood of extension and potential permanency for the right candidate.

With the payroll team currently focused on a major system implementation project, this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll operations during a critical period of change.

The Role

You will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 800 employees across multiple pay cycles and business units. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical payroll expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing across weekly and monthly payrolls;
• Interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements and Awards;
• Processing payroll tax, superannuation, leave and termination payments;
• Payroll reconciliations and month-end activities;
• Journal posting and payroll reporting;
• Managing payroll queries and ensuring legislative compliance; and
• Supporting payroll operations during a system implementation project.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation;
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation and payroll tax across multiple states;
• Experience working with complex Awards and Enterprise Agreements;
• Previous experience using Preceda (essential);
• Experience for payroll journals;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• The ability to work autonomously and quickly become a valued member of the team; and
• Experience within mining, manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available;
• Initial 6-month temporary contract;
• Strong potential for extension and permanency;
• Exposure to a large-scale payroll system implementation;
• Homebush location with public transport access nearby; and
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer available to commence at short notice and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alicia Naidu at u&u Recruitment Partners or apply today.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact detail for Alicia Naidu at u&u on 02 8825 6*** quoting reference number #45397.

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