Payroll Officer (Temp)

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$45 - AU$55 per hour
  • 4 days in office, 1 day WFH(Macquarie Park)
  • ASAP start – short-term temp roles over Christmas
  • $45-55 + super per hour (depending on experience)
  • Use your Micropay & NZ payroll expertise to make an immediate impact

We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the health and community sector who are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their supportive team in Macquarie Park.

They’re looking for strong payroll professionals who can hit the ground running – particularly those with hands-on Micropay and New Zealand payroll experience.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a close-knit payroll team of nine, working closely with the team to ensure seamless payroll delivery across multiple entities.

The focus will be on maintaining accurate and compliant payroll operations over the holiday period, with the potential for the right person to move into a permanent position in 2025.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • End-to-end payroll processing using Micropay (essential).
  • Manage both Australian and New Zealand payrolls, ensuring compliance with the NZ Holidays Act and IRD requirements.
  • Support time and attendance data via Humanforce (training provided).
  • Assist with payroll queries, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Ensure accuracy across multiple payroll cycles and entities.

About You

  • 2+ years’ experience in payroll, with a strong understanding of end-to-end processes.
  • Micropay experience is essential.
  • NZ payroll experience required (knowledge of Holidays Act & IRD preferred).
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-entity environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
  • Available to start immediately (cannot consider notice periods for temp roles).

The Details

  • Location: Macquarie Park (hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day WFH)
  • Duration:
    • Contract through to January 2026
  • Hours: 4 days per week
  • Rate: $45-55 + super (depending on experience)
  • Systems: Micropay (essential), Humanforce & HR3 (training provided)

Why You’ll Love It

  • Join a friendly, down-to-earth payroll team with a great culture.
  • Make an immediate impact and help keep payroll running smoothly over the Christmas period.
  • Opportunity to be considered for permanent roles in 2026
  • Flexible hours outside of pay run weeks.

Please APPLY NOW!

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