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Dayforce Payroll Officers

Parramatta Temporary View Job Description
We are seeking experienced Payroll Officers with Dayforce exposure to support urgent payroll project across upcoming fortnightly pay runs. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast‑paced environments and can jump in quickly to payroll operations.
  • Immediate start with impact
  • Join a collaborative payroll team during a high‑priority project phase

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation with a sizeable, rostered workforce and a well‑established payroll function. Due to recent system and processing challenges, they are investing in additional payroll support.

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will support critical payroll processing activities. Responsibilities will be allocated based on your experience and may include:

  • Supporting fortnightly pay runs for approximately 12000 employees
  • Assisting with payroll corrections
  • Processing payroll in Dayforce for a rostered workforce
  • Interpreting awards, EBA conditions and pay rules
  • Assisting with payroll data validation and reconciliation
  • Responding to payroll queries with urgency and accuracy
  • Supporting remediation activities across upcoming pay cycles
  • Working collaboratively with a payroll team of 6-8 members



You must be available to start within the next few days and have Dayforce experience - End‑to‑end payroll experience is not essential.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Payroll Specialist will have:

  • Demonstrated experience using Dayforce Payroll
  • Availability to commence immediately or at short notice



Nice to have:

  • Experience working in a rostered or high‑volume payroll environment
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform under pressure
  • Confidence stepping into a business‑critical role
  • Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends
  • Ability to obtain (or already hold) a police check
  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team‑focused approach

What's on Offer

  • 3 - 4 payroll temp roles available
  • Initial 4‑week contract with potential extension
  • Competitive hourly rates based on experience
  • Parramatta office location
  • Fast‑tracked interview process
  • Opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact
Contact
Cortni Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7005106
Phone number
0415385140

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Parramatta
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cortni Thompson
Consultant phone
0415385140
Job Reference
JN-042026-7005106

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