Payroll Officer

• $45.79ph + super
• Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility
• Temp contract until 25th September 2026

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.

Candidates for this role will ideally have:

• Proven end to end payroll processing experience

• Previous local government experience

• Experience with UKG and Empower knowledge (not essential)

• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience

Key responsibilities include:

• Weekly Payroll Processing: Validating and entering timesheets, variations, and payroll data into the Empower system weekly.
• Leave Administration: Processing leave applications, verifying balances, and ensuring sick leave complies with relevant policies.
• Stakeholder Customer Service: Responding to payroll and general inquiries from staff, the community, and third parties (e.g., banks).
• Documentation & Correspondence: Preparing official HR and payroll documents, including letters of employment and separation certificates.
• Records Management: Checking, filing, storing, and archiving payroll and personnel records securely.
• Governance & Compliance: Conducting all tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and relevant policies.
• Effective Work Practices: Managing personal workload, communicating positively, and contributing to a productive team environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Payroll Officer with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Proven end to end payroll processing experience
• Previous local government experience
• Experience with UKG and Empower knowledge (not essential)
• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.