Payroll Officer

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 52 - 59 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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About the RoleAn opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end weekly payroll process within a large, structured environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance with legislation, and timely payments for employees.
You’ll work closely with Finance and HR stakeholders, supporting payroll operations while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • End-to-end processing of weekly payroll
  • Ensure compliance with awards, taxation, superannuation, and legislation
  • Maintain payroll systems and employee records
  • Process leave, allowances, overtime, deductions, and salary sacrifice
  • Prepare and reconcile superannuation contributions
  • Process termination payments and calculations
  • Support Single Touch Payroll and end-of-year processes
  • Provide payroll reports, audits, and data to stakeholders
  • Respond to payroll and employee payment enquiries
Essential Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in payroll processing
  • Experience with payroll systems such as TechnologyOne / CiAnywhere
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
  • Experience in end-to-end payroll processing (5+ years)
  • Exposure to award-based environments
  • Salary packaging experience
If you are interested in this role, please apply now

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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Who is hiring for the Payroll Officer role?
Chandler Macleod is hiring for the Payroll Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Payroll Officer job located?
The Payroll Officer role with Chandler Macleod is based in Lithgow, NSW, AU.
What does the Payroll Officer role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Payroll Officer role at AUD 52–59 per hour.
Is the Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Payroll Officer role?
The Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll Officer role at Chandler Macleod?
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