Payroll Officer

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Interview prep

• Walk through how you verify hours and catch timesheet or rate errors before pay is issued.
• Explain a period-end close: balancing reports and reconciling payroll to the bank.
• Describe entering new starters and keeping deductions/earnings data clean in an HRIS.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you are precise with numbers, comfortable in payroll/HRIS systems, and calm under fixed pay-cycle deadlines. Our HRIS needs someone who can process pay, fix discrepancies, and leave clear audit trails—less about strategy, more about reliable monthly execution in Perth (on-site).

Day in the role

As a Payroll Officer at Our HRIS you would check attendance, hours, and pay adjustments, then post them to the payroll records. Much of the day is computing wages and deductions, entering data, and issuing pay statements. You would also onboard new hires into the payroll system, chase timesheet or rate discrepancies, and close the period with balancing reports and bank reconciliations.

Skills to emphasize

Strengthen accuracy with timekeeping data, statutory and voluntary deductions, payroll system entry, and variance investigation. Build period-end discipline: balancing reports, reconciling issued payrolls to bank statements, and clean new-starter setup. No certification list was supplied for this posting.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is non-remote in the Perth, Perth Region area (Perth and Kinross / UK postcode context in the location data).

What does day-to-day payroll work involve?

Checking hours and adjustments, calculating pay and deductions, issuing statements, fixing discrepancies, and reconciling period-end payrolls—see O*NET 43-3051.00.

Are certifications required here?

No certification resources were provided for this vacancy; hiring may still value proven payroll system experience and clean period-end work.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
• Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
• Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.
• Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

PAYROLL OFFICER — Our HRIS, Perth, Perth Region About the Role We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team at Our HRIS in Perth. As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll information for all employees. This role involves maintaining records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Responsibilities Process employee payroll accurately and on time Prepare and maintain detailed payroll records Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations Respond to inquiries from employees regarding their pay details Conduct regular audits of payroll data for accuracy Collaborate with HR and finance teams as needed What We're Looking For A degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field Proven experience in payroll processing Familiarity with payroll software and systems Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team About Our HRIS Our HRIS is a leading provider of sustainable distributed energy solutions in Australia. With a focus on transitioning the world to clean energy, we offer end-to-end renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen integration. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and industry-first solutions. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Perth, Perth Region, hybrid, or fully remote?