Payroll Officer Guide - Hire or get hired
Your complete guide to the Payroll Officer Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Payroll Officer
The Payroll Officer supports the payroll team by processing employee payments and maintaining accurate payroll records. The role ensures employees are paid on time and in line with compliance standards.
Payroll Officer's duties and responsibilities
• Payroll Support:
Process pay runs including timesheets, leave entries, and new employee setups.
• Data Entry:
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Compliance:
Assist with superannuation, PAYG, and STP reporting requirements.
• Query Resolution:
Respond to basic payroll and payslip enquiries.
• Reporting:
Support preparation of payroll summaries and reconciliations.
Process pay runs including timesheets, leave entries, and new employee setups.
• Data Entry:
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Compliance:
Assist with superannuation, PAYG, and STP reporting requirements.
• Query Resolution:
Respond to basic payroll and payslip enquiries.
• Reporting:
Support preparation of payroll summaries and reconciliations.
Requirements and qualifications for a Payroll Officer
• 1–3 years’ experience in payroll or administration
• Basic knowledge of payroll legislation
• Familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Basic knowledge of payroll legislation
• Familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organisation skills
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