Young Academics is a dynamic and rapidly growing Early Learning Provider, with over 50+ centres across New South Wales. We’re looking for a Payroll Officer who is ready to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll function.

As a Payroll Officer at Young Academics, your role requires that you hold ownership over the success of the payroll function at Young Academics. Your primary responsibilities are outlined below.

This full-time role is based at our Head Office, located in Homebush West.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll function, including fortnightly processing, onboarding and offboarding, pay variations, superannuation, allowances, deductions, redundancies and termination payments

• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, statutory requirements and superannuation lodgement timeframes

• Act as the escalation point for payroll queries, providing accurate advice and excellent customer service

• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant Modern Awards (Clerks, Teachers and Children’s Services), with a focus on pay and time entitlements

• Collaborate closely with HR, Operations and Finance to ensure accurate payroll, workers compensation payments and PIAWE calculations

• Oversee timesheet collection, identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and compliance

• Use advanced Excel skills to calculate PAYG, tax and superannuation, analyse large datasets and deliver insights and recommendations

• Support Finance with Apprenticeship Claims and provide ad hoc payroll and workforce reporting as required

• Identify payroll, timekeeping or control risks and recommend improvements to systems and processes

• Contribute to payroll and HRIS system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience & Expertise

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a standalone or senior role

• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax, superannuation, and leave accruals

• Experience working in high-growth businesses and navigating payroll at scale

• Exposure to workers compensation payments highly desirable.

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel and confident working with large data sets

• Strong systems knowledge, with experience in leading or participating in payroll system transitions a bonus

• Experience using various payroll systems, specifically - Employment Hero.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in a mission-driven, growing organisation

• Support from a collaborative leadership team

• Autonomy and ownership over your function

• Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation + benefits

• Ongoing learning and professional development

Child Safety Matters
At Young Academics, we prioritise children’s safety and well-being. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs, and voices of the children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.