Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer – 3-Month Contract

Location: Sydney CBD + WFH Flexibility

Hourly rate: $40 per hour + super

Start Date: ASAP – Immediate availability preferred

Industry: Entertainment

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment agency, is partnering with a long-standing client – a high-profile name in the entertainment industry – to source an experienced Payroll Officer for an initial 3-month contract. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a friendly, stable team within an iconic organisation.

The Role:

As a Payroll Officer, you’ll be joining a team of 10 payroll professionals, supporting end-to-end payroll functions for a diverse employee base. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, your focus will be on accurate and timely processing and general payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with end-to-end payroll processing (fortnightly and monthly cycles)
Support onboarding and offboarding payroll tasks
Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy
Respond to employee queries regarding tax, superannuation, and payslips
Ensure compliance with payroll procedures and relevant legislation
Support the Payroll team with ad hoc tasks during a period of team restructuring

Key Requirements:

2+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role
Experience using SAP Payroll highly desirable
Good understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax requirements
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes
Professional communication and stakeholder service skills
Must be Sydney-based and able to work onsite full-time initially

Why Apply?

Immediate start with potential for extension
Flexible working hours + hybrid model (3 days onsite after initial ramp-up)
Work with a high-profile brand in the entertainment sector
Supportive and experienced team environment

To Apply:

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