Payroll Officer

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia Talent Focus Full time

Talent Focus Recruitment is a dynamic and growing organisation specialising in employment services. Our goal is to provide comprehensive people solutions across various industries. We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Lead to join our team and take ownership of our payroll function, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for leading the payroll function at Talent Focus Recruitment, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and effective use of our key IT/software systems. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Payroll Management: Oversee complete payroll outputs and responsibilities, managing data inputs and outputs across all IT/software requirements.
  • Labour Hire Payroll: Manage Labour Hire payroll for NSW, QLD, and VIC, ensuring accurate and timely processing. 
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with Fair Work Australia regulations, taxation rates, superannuation for internal and external stakeholders, and modern awards.
  • Data Integrity: Maintain data integrity across XERO, ASTUTE, Jobadder, and superannuation clearing houses through various sources.
  • Invoicing: Create and send client invoices from XERO for labour hire, and perform twice-weekly reconciliation of XERO including accounts receivable and payable.
  • Timesheet Coordination: Coordinate and finalise all weekly timesheets for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reporting: Generate superannuation and weekly labour hire reports as required.

Information Sourcing Management:

  • Oversee the sourcing of relevant payroll information, coordination of key information including candidate data, industry insights, and training development solutions with Talent Focus IT/software.
  • Develop and display a strong voice to support Talent Focus business internally and externally via multiple channels.

Communication and Reporting:

  • Maintain CRM compliance, ensuring all relevant client and candidate data is uploaded and regularly reported to directors.
  • Exhibit excellent soft skills, being engaging, supportive, and open.
  • Ensure adherence to all reporting and information deadlines using approved formats and templates.
  • Cascade industry insights information to Talent Focus consultants, regularly capturing role information updates from consultants.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in similar role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with Astute, Jobadder, XERO, and superannuation clearing houses.
  • Experience managing data integrity within IT/software platforms.
  • Knowledge of modern awards and relevant legislation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to capture details succinctly and communicate effectively.
  • Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver critical assessments in a supportive manner.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a growing and innovative team.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on our payroll and compliance functions.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.

If you are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a passion for payroll management and compliance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now online or email your resume to Loretta Salakas at loretta.salakas@talentfocus.com.au  


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