Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Hybrid – World Square, CBD and WFH
Commencement Date: Immediate start or by negotiation
Closing Date: Monday, 18 September 2023
Capacity: Permanent, Full-Time 

About Us

Catholic schools have been delivering excellence in education to Sydney school students for 200 years. Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 73,000 current students,10,000 staff and a large alumni community.  

The role

The Payroll SME is responsible for the delivery of high-quality fortnightly payroll for 11,000 employees ensuring accurate processing of salaries in a time-sensitive manner. In this role you will work in a supportive, collaborative and close-knit team environment.

Reporting to the Specialist: Payroll Operations, you will be responsible for:

• updating employee data, position changes, terminations and resignations
• high-level leave management
• responding to enquiries via the ticketing system (ServiceNow)
• escalation point for payroll enquiries.

For more information on the position, please refer to the role description which can be accessed via the candidate portal by clicking on apply button.

The Person

As the Payroll Officer (SME), you will be able to demonstrate; 

• proven track record in large volume payroll, of at least 1,000 employees + 
• experience in a complex Award / EA interpretation  
• an ability to work  independently and be self motivated
• proven ability to investigate issues, find solutions and articulate response
• high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• a strong working knowledge of HRIS, Microsoft Office, Excel and Google suite is paramount.
• experience with the PeopleSoft system and working in Education is highly desirable.
• APA or TAPS certification is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• an attractive salary of $111+K per annum plus 11% superannuation
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots
• ongoing training and support
• student fee discount – up to 25% discount for parents of SCS’ students
• special family leave day
• salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 each year
• additional leave (ex-gratia) between Christmas and New Year
• generous Employee Referral Program.

The Process

To apply for this position please click ‘apply now’ and follow the prompts.
To support your application, you will be required to provide:

• current resume
• cover letter addressing the value your experience and qualifications could add to this role specific to the essential criteria.

General Enquiries: For more information about this role or any general enquiries please contact Jai Pradhan via email at jai.pradhan@syd.catholic.edu.au. 

If you encounter technical issues please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS’ Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.