Job Description

Location: Sydney CBD, NSW

Salary Package: $60 - $65 per hour + Super

Role Highlights:
Join a leading healthcare organisation based in Sydney CBD, providing essential services and support to communities across NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a critical role and provide immediate support during a period of unexpected leave within the payroll team.
Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance function, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employees across a complex workforce. This position offers exposure to a large-scale healthcare environment, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact from day one.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this Senior Payroll Officer position will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for a large and diverse workforce. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with relevant awards and legislation, and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders across the organisation. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage payroll transactions, interpret awards and enterprise agreements, reconcile payroll data, process payroll adjustments, and respond to payroll-related enquiries. You will also support month-end reporting, assist with payroll compliance activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently step into an established team with minimal supervision. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment to provide cover for an unexpected leave period, with potential for extension depending on business requirements.

Responsibilities

End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly payroll
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with relevant awards, EBAs, and Fair Work legislation
Manage payroll adjustments including leave, overtime, allowances, terminations, and back pays
Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity
Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
Process superannuation, payroll tax, and statutory obligations
Support month-end reporting and payroll compliance activities
Assist with payroll system improvements and process optimisation
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with organisational policies and procedures
Candidate Profile
You are an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation, ideally gained within a healthcare, aged care, hospital, or not-for-profit environment. MUST have experience using HUMANFORCE. 

You bring proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium to large workforce and are confident working with complex payroll structures. Your attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to delivering accurate outcomes set you apart.

You will also possess:
Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience within a complex organisation
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, and superannuation obligations
Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and employment conditions
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation
Experience using payroll system Hummanforce
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and meet strict payroll deadlines
Healthcare, aged care, disability services, hospital, or broader not-for-profit sector experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Culture & Benefits:

This organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace culture. You will join a collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have an immediate impact.
Sydney CBD location with excellent public transport access
Hybrid working flexibility available
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to contribute to a respected healthcare organisation
Immediate start available
Competitive hourly rate

Apply
If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “Apply” link below. The reference number for this role is SFSO74306
Please allow 3–5 working days for us to process all applications. All applicants will receive a response, either via email or telephone.