Payroll Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Penrith. This position is a contract role for 3 months with a view to be extended, and the role pays $45.79 per hour + Super.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Team, you will play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of weekly payroll while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Verify timesheets, payroll variations, leave applications, and payroll data.
• Maintain employee leave records and monitor leave balances.
• Assist with payroll reporting and statutory payroll obligations.
• Prepare employment-related documentation, including employment letters and separation certificates.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees, management, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records, filing systems, and documentation in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, award, policy, and governance requirements.
• Contribute positively to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Previous payroll experience within a large public sector or complex organisational environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, processes, and best practices.

Highly Regarded

• Previous Local Government experience.
• Knowledge and experience using UKG and/or Empower payroll systems.
• Understanding of the Local Government (State) Award.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

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 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.