Job details
| Location: | Sydney |
| Salary: | $60 - $65 per hour |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-136009 |
| Posted: | 13 days ago |
Job description
Senior Payroll Officer | North Sydney/WFH | 6 Month Contract (possible extension) | Preceda | IMMEDIATE STARTWe’re seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to support BAU operations during a major payroll system transition. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident managing large, complex payrolls while helping the team navigate change.
About the Role As the business transitions systems, you’ll play a key part in maintaining payroll continuity for approximately over 4000 employees. You’ll ensure pay cycles run smoothly, data integrity is maintained, and system outputs are accurate.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand.
- Maintain BAU payroll operations throughout the system implementation.
- Support system testing, data validation, and parallel runs.
- Troubleshoot payroll issues and liaise with HRIS and project teams.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Provide reporting, reconciliations, and month-end support.
- 5+ years’ payroll experience in large, complex environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Preceda and exposure to Workday highly regarded.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Able to thrive through change and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.