Payroll Specialist

Are you commercially minded but looking to secure that missing piece of the puzzle in your career by gaining government experience?

Centrally located close to Sydney CBD, this institution offers the government exposure you’ve been looking for in a fast paced, commercial 
We’re seeking a  Payroll Specialist  to join the team on a temporary basis until  30/06/25, with a view to start  ASAP. This role is  35 hours per week  and offers flexible arrangements, including  2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Payroll Processes: This is a highly  manual payroll environment, requiring meticulous attention to detail across tasks like processing payroll changes, managing salary increases, rate adjustments, and overtime calculations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Use your excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Building and maintaining the  payroll brand  across the commission is a core focus.
• Payroll Inbox Management: Oversee the  manual flow of payroll changes, ensuring these are accurately captured and processed through to payroll transactions.
• Superannuation and Salary Sacrificing: Handle the  manual setup and adjustments  for these processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Complex Timesheeting: Tackle  manual timesheet processing  with confidence, ensuring accurate data entry and reconciliation.

• Extensive experience in a  manual payroll environment, with strong end-to-end payroll knowledge.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and process payroll changes in a high-volume,  labor-intensive environment.
• Familiarity with  Meridian  is advantageous but not essential.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, with the ability to thrive in a role where automation is limited.