Location: Inner West – hybrid working
Rate: Up to $50 per hour + Superannuation
Length: 3-month temporary assignment
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, flexible if needed
Working Rights: Full working rights required
WWCC: Required

The Organisation
Lotus People are proud to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation providing early childhood education and care services across New South Wales. This organisation is known for its commitment to the community and supportive team culture. With a focus on impact and inclusivity, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for the families they serve.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Payroll Officer to join the payroll team on a temporary basis. This role will focus exclusively on setting up and managing the Workers Retention Payment (WRP) for over 600 staff across the organisation.
This is a vital project, and the successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining and coordinating the WRP payments, which are currently being processed manually. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure all communications, payment calculations, and documentation are accurate and timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and implementation of Workers Retention Payments (WRP)
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams to issue back payment letters to employees
• Ensure the accurate calculation and processing of payments and adjustments
• Draft communications explaining changes to pay and working hours
• Assist with transitioning from a manual to a streamlined process
• Support with data reporting and compliance activities

The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll operations and employee entitlements. Ideally, you’ll have knowledge of the early childhood sector and previous experience with government-funded payment schemes such as WRP.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and system management
• Knowledge of Workers Retention or similar grant payments
• Confidence managing large volumes of employee data
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive working style
• Experience using payroll systems (Dayforce experience is desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility to be office-based initially, with hybrid working available thereafter at the discretion of the Payroll Manager

Our Recruitment Process
At Lotus People, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.
Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2–3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.
Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take telephone enquiries prior to receiving an application. We kindly ask that all interested candidates apply online and await further contact. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome.
Lotus People are proud to have been awarded Best Agency for Candidate Experience for five consecutive years. We look forward to providing you with a positive and respectful experience.