Senior Payroll Officer

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can say ‘I made a difference today?’ Seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Sydney CBD based Payroll team.....

• Fixed Term (18 months), Part Time (32 hours / 4 days per week)
• Sydney CBD based
• Competitive salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging

About us

Join us to make a difference in the lives of our employees because you believe like us that every life matters.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional individual to join a strong team at Wesley Mission, one of Australia’s largest for-purpose organisations. Grounded in compassion and inspired by Jesus Christ, for more than 200 years we’ve been standing by people at every stage of life. Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disabilities and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship.

About the role

We are now seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Sydney CBD based Payroll team. You will bring exceptional commitment to your work and take pride in providing efficient, accurate, on-time pay and compensation and related payroll services and support.

This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to advance into a senior-level payroll role.

To be successful in this position, candidates must be able to demonstrate the capability to meet the criteria outlined below:

Essential criteria

• 2 plus years of payroll experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of professional commitment, integrity and work ethic.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills - ability to express information well, both orally and in writing.
• Extensive experience in providing interpretation and advice on employee entitlements by applying relevant industrial instruments, legislation and policies.
• Adept user of technology – payroll systems, and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Positive minded and effective team player with a can-do attitude.
• Proven organisational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Tertiary qualification in business or a related discipline.
• Experience within the community services sector and SCHADS Award interpretation would be highly regarded.
• Competitive salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging.

Desirable criteria

• Tertiary qualification in business or a related discipline.
• Experience within the community services sector and SCHADS Award interpretation would be highly regarded.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary + superannuation + generous salary packaging.

Other Benefits

• Attractive tax saving salary packaging of your yearly income means more money in your pocket.
• Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible staff.
• Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.
• Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• A highly engaged and values-driven, inclusive workplace culture

How to Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an online Payroll Knowledge Assessment.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact

Bríd Ní Bhrosnacháin on 02 9263 5514

Wesley Mission is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics.