AU Payroll Officer - Dayshift Remote

Responsibilities: Process weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time using Xero Payroll. Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, pay changes, allowances, deductions, and leave. Manage employee timesheets, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll adjustments. Ensure payroll calculations comply with relevant Australian employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies. Process and reconcile employee superannuation contributions. Manage PAYG withholding and other payroll-related reporting requirements. Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or variances. Prepare and process payroll payments and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner. Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in Xero. Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and end-of-financial-year activities. Work closely with HR and Finance regarding employee changes and payroll matters. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information. Stay up to date with changes to Australian payroll legislation and requirements. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and efficiencies.