Payroll Services Officer

Payroll Services Officer

New role within education, managing payroll and HR data processes, ensuring accuracy and responsive staff support.

Wollongong location with WFH flexibility 6 month FTC and 12 month FTC options Excellent supportive team

About the Organisation:
Our client is within the education sector, supporting a vibrant and diverse workforce across a wide range of professional and academic functions. Their People & Culture Services and Systems team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional HR, payroll, and workforce data services. You will be joining a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail‑focused Payroll Services Officer to join a dynamic People & Culture team.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing across the employee population.
• Maintain high‑quality employee data within the HRIS system.
• Respond to staff enquiries with professionalism and a customer‑centric approach.
• Support internal mobility processes, including appointments, promotions, and allowances.
• Manage employee separations and ensure all processes are completed accurately.
• Assist with quarterly HR system enhancements, including testing and implementation.
• Contribute to P&C projects, process improvement initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Play a key part in ensuring HR services run smoothly and effectively across the organisation.

About You: You will bring a mix of strong technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and supportive environment. You will have:

• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and independence.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to support staff at all levels.
• Experience in payroll processing, HR administration, or workforce data management (or similar).
• Ideally experience with Oracle or Ascender
• A proactive mindset and comfort working within policy‑driven environments.
• A collaborative approach, enjoying teamwork and shared problem‑solving.
• A customer-first attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How to Apply If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting Ref no: 3999770 . Should you have queries or would like to sense‑check your alignment, please email Isabella at [email protected]
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary Range:

$80000 - $100000

Work Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Location:

New South Wales

Date Published:

16-Jan-2026