payroll officer.

Contract Opportunity – Payroll Officer

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite + Work from Home available
Contract Length: 2+ months
Hourly Rate: $50 - 65 per hour + super

Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to provide short-term support to our HR team. This opportunity is ideal for someone experienced in full payroll cycle management and who can hit the ground running in a dynamic organisation.

About the Role:

In this role, you'll manage the end-to-end payroll process for a diverse workforce, including Rostered Day Workers. You will also contribute to general HR and administration functions within a small but collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll using iChris Pay21 or a similar payroll system

• Interpret and apply relevant award conditions, including fixed loading arrangements

• Manage payroll inputs from the optima rostering system

• Support HR processes such as leave management, reporting, records maintenance, and onboarding

• Provide professional advice to employees and managers on pay-related matters

• Assist with general administrative support within the People & Culture team

About You:

• Proven experience in managing the full pay cycle

• Comfortable using iChris Pay21, Optima, or similar HR/payroll systems

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of payroll legislation and compliance

• Flexible, self-driven, and able to work effectively across onsite and remote environments

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