Payroll Officer

TL;DR

Payroll Officer (HR Operations): Processing end-to-end payroll and maintaining employee records with an accent on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. Focus on managing fortnightly and monthly cycles, resolving payroll discrepancies, and partnering with the HR team to support broader administrative initiatives.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Norwest, Sydney, Australia

Company

A global leader in medical technology dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions through innovation and expertise.

What you will do

• Process end-to-end payroll across fortnightly and monthly cycles.
• Maintain payroll systems and accurate employee records.
• Interpret and apply relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Respond to employee queries regarding pay, leave, and attendance.
• Collaborate with HR on reporting, onboarding, and administrative tasks.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Must have full working rights in Australia/NZ
• 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience in a similar-sized organization
• Proven knowledge of payroll systems and time & attendance software
• Experience with ADP, Payroll Metrics, or similar systems
• Must hold a valid Driver’s Licence
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Nice to have

• Previous administration experience in a medical or clinic environment
• Experience in system migration or payroll software implementation

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working conditions with a part-time schedule (22.5 hours/week)
• Paid parental leave and community/volunteering leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Tailored career development and study assistance
• Access to fitness and wellbeing programs

Hiring process

• Review of resume and cover letter by the Talent Acquisition team
• Dynamic interviews including phone, video, or in-person meetings
• Relevant screening checks including National Criminal History and Reference Checks