Payroll Officer - Dayforce

• Paying $600 + super per day
• Parramatta NSW location with hybrid working flexibility as part of the position
• 3-6 month contract from start date with high potential for extension or permanent conversion

About the Role

Our client is a well known NSW state government organisation based in Parramatta NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a 3-6 month temp assignment with high potential for extension or permanent conversion.

Requirements for this role include:

• Previous high volume end to end payroll processing experience

• Dayforce payroll system experience OR HCM cloud system experience

• Previous government experience (Desirable, but not essential)

Key responsibilities include:

• Payroll Processing: Process timely, accurate payroll across EAs and contracts, validating timesheets, leave, deductions, garnishings, superannuation, and payment files.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, enterprise agreements, and internal policies, while managing audit queries, final pays, and STP reporting.
• Advisory & Query Management: Resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 payroll queries within SLAs, offering clear guidance on leave, pay calculations, and People & Culture policies.
• Complex Transactions & Reporting: Handle off-cycle runs, overpayment recoveries, workers' compensation, lump sums, and ad-hoc or variance reporting.
• System Support & Process Improvement: Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and reconciliations while identifying ways to improve process efficiency and accuracy.
• Teamwork & Operational Support: Collaborate across HR and finance teams to support peak workloads, assist with task allocation, and uphold organisational values.

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.