Payroll Officer

Join to apply for the Payroll Officer role at Royal Rehab Group . Permanent full-time opportunity based in Milsons Point Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts About Us At Royal Rehab we’re redefining health and wellbeing. A leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine. Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise. About The Role Join our dynamic Finance team and play a key role in delivering a smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll experience for our employees. As our payroll officer, you’ll support the day-to-day payroll operations, maintain employee records with precision, and provide timely responses to payroll queries across the organisation. You’ll prepare reports, analyse payroll data, and provide clear advice to support leaders in making informed decisions. With a focus on accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, you’ll help ensure payroll processes run seamlessly and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong Dayforce experience who thrives on detail, values collaboration, and is ready to take their payroll career to the next level Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing accurately and on time. Maintain payroll records in line with accounting standards, legislation, and company policies. Respond promptly to payroll queries from employees, leaders, and external stakeholders. Partner with business leaders to provide practical payroll advice and support informed decisions. Collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy. Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports as required. Undertake general payroll administration, including filing, checking, and uploading accounts and invoices. Plan, organise, and manage your workload effectively to meet quality, quantity, and timeliness expectations. Exercise sound judgement to resolve routine payroll issues, seeking guidance as needed. Ensure confidentiality of all payroll and employee information in line with privacy policies. About You We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience. Proven experience using the Dayforce payroll system. Intermediate Excel skills. Strong interpersonal skills to manage payroll queries with professionalism. Ability to work to strict timelines while maintaining high standards. Comprehensive understanding of compliance and statutory payroll obligations. Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of payroll requirements within a PBI. Your Royal Rewards Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts. Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner. Career growth: Genuine career opportunities. Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements. Salary: Competitive remuneration. Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family. Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team. Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment. We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. What’s Next If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. Visit Our Royal Rehab Careers Page For More Information The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr