Talent International is currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Officer to work for an NSW Government client based in Darlington. This position is a contract role for 6 months initially with the view to be extended and is paying an hourly rate of $77.09/hour + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Summary

This position supports the Payroll Officers in providing a broad range of payroll-related functions across the client. The Senior Payroll Officer works under limited supervision by the Payroll Manager while handling complex payroll matters in a professional and customer-focused manner and providing backup for the end-to-end payroll process. As the second line of payroll support, the role requires a strong and in-depth understanding and knowledge of client's payroll procedures and policies.

Responsibility Description

1. Perform a broad range of payroll-related activities for all client's staff, including complex processes.

1. Perform a broad range of complex payroll reconciliations, including but not limited to Long Service Leave, redundancies, severance payments, sick leave, workers' compensation, over and underpayments.
2. Respond to queries from the client and HRSC staff that relate to complex payroll matters that are not able to be resolved by the Contact Centre.
3. Interpret awards/agreements and contracts to provide advice to Payroll Officers and staff.
4. Work as a senior in the payroll team with a strong focus on providing advice, guidance and mentoring to Payroll Officers to ensure deadlines are met and the payroll service is provided in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Perform the end-to-end payroll process of the fortnightly payroll, in the Payroll Manager's absence
6. Maintain accurate records and e-filing.
7. Work as part of the overall HRSC team, assisting other teams during peak periods.
8. Provide advice, mentoring and coaching to Payroll Officers to develop their skills and abilities in the role
9. Assist in reviewing procedures to ensure efficiency of operations and that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
10. Contribute to increasing the knowledge and capability of the HRSC through utilising opportunities for job rotation
11. Attend training as required and be proactive in suggesting of improvements or training for the HRSC
12. Participate in ongoing HRSC process improvement and various other projects, programs of work and committees to assist the HRSC align with the overall client's strategic direction
13. Carrying out responsibilities of the role in a manner consistent with the behavioural competencies of the HR Service Centre.
14. Any other duties appropriate to the classification level as requested by the Payroll Manager

Education

• Other - An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Tertiary qualifications - In a relevant field

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.