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Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position is a key operational role in partnership with broader Finance and People and Culture teams. The position supports timely, accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services and contributes to maintaining a high‑quality payroll function as the organisation transitions into airport operations.

With the implementation of a new payroll and time & attendance systems recently completed, this role will play a critical part in embedding new processes and optimising system use across the functions. Good technical payroll knowledge, experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements, rostering and industry awards, attention to detail and a commitment to proactivity are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Payroll Manager with the final stages of implementation and rollout of WSI’s new payroll plus time and attendance systems.
• Support the Payroll Manager with the creation and documentation of business processes and procedures in accordance with best practice.
• Processing of monthly and fortnightly payroll for all employees.
• Preparation of new starter and termination calculations according to relevant awards, industrial instruments, employment contracts and company policies.
• Processing of Superannuation, Payroll Tax, PAYG and Workers Compensation payments and contribute to the year-end reconciliation.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll, leave, superannuation and tax.
• Work collaboratively with People and Culture and Operations teams on the accurate application of Enterprise Agreement to staff rosters in the time and attendance system to generate accurate payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing, exception reporting, and continuous review of Time and Attendance data.
• Support maintenance of the payroll system and supporting training and process improvements.
• Support finance team with entitlement accruals, reporting, financial analysis and reconciliations through the payroll system and ad hoc tasks.
• Support the Payroll Manager with internal and external audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity as well as conduct payroll reconciliations and investigations as necessary.
• Support the payroll function with a proactive focus, taking shared accountability of maintaining systems, processes and reporting on day-to-day activities.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll for a large organisation across a mix of permanent, part-time, shift, casual and contracted staff.
• Experience in award and enterprise agreement interpretation and application.
• Background working with Time and Attendance systems.
• Previous experience supporting the delivery and implementation of new payroll systems in a corporate or government organisation (desirable).
• Experience with Workday H&C and/or Workday Payroll (desirable)
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Motivated by the opportunity to work in a high performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, keeping to tight deadlines.
• Proven organisational skills, including a high degree of initiative and flexibility and the ability to manage time and resources to meet competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with a quality-orientation, checking all tasks, outputs and processes for accuracy and quality.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a keen sense of initiative with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations.
• Demonstrate excellent record keeping and time-management skills.

What We Offer

At WSI you're not just joining a team — you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility.

We’re building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential.

Our values power everything we do:

• Safety Because nothing matters more.

• Heart Our passion drives us in everything we do.

• Striving To be different and better.

• Achieving together We make it happen with collaboration

Proudly working on Dharug land, we reflect the vibrant diversity of Western Sydney and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to be part of our journey.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application or recruitment process.