Payroll Officer

Footscray, VIC
$55.00 per hour
Contract
Full-time

21 days ago
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Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
Location: Footscray or Sunbury
Flexibility: 2 days on office, 3 days WFH
Salary: $55 per hour + superannuation
Contract: 3-month temporary contract (potential of extension)
ASAP startAbout the Role: This position is focused on the timely and accurate maintenance of payroll and employee data through hands-on, manual processing. You will play a key role in ensuring the continuation of business-critical payroll services.Key Responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day operations of the Payroll function, ensuring consistency and optimum service levels are maintained.
Assist with the administration of the payroll system and core HRIS functionality.
Support the delivery of payroll-related payments, including superannuation and taxes.
Interpret the Enterprise Agreement and relevant employment, taxation, and payroll legislation.
Generate reports from HR and Payroll systems for data integrity checks and investigations.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across the business, particularly with the Finance team.Skills & Experience Required:

Essential end-to-end payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organisation - manual processing experience required.
High-level understanding of current Australian Employment legislation, payroll legislation, and best practices.
Strong technical knowledge in data entry with a high degree of accuracy, tax regulations, and payroll software.
Proficiency in PayGlobal (preferred, not required)

Screening Requirements: Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

National Police Records Check
Pre-employment misconduct screening declaration
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

Interested? What Next?
Submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply button to express interest in this opportunity.Please note: This is a quick turnaround role with applications closing Friday 15 August 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to immediate requirements.At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.Skillspayroll officer, payroll, finance, accounts, payroll processing, chris21, tax, payg, compliance, problem-solving, payroll processingEducationVocational/Professional Qualification

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