Payroll Officer
Ready for your next opportunity? Bring your payroll and attention-to-detail skills to Busways’ Pymble! We’re looking for a reliable Payroll Officer who helps keep our people and community moving.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work with the team to complete the timely and accurate payment of all pay runs for 3,000 employees on a weekly and fortnightly basis.
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process and escalate ideas to maintain payroll system integrity.
- Maintain payroll records and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.
- Complete ATO and third-party payments and resolve issues as they arise.
- Perform pay calculations, redundancy estimates and other calculations to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure the timely and proactive delivery of accurate answers for all payroll enquiries through the ticketing system or via email inbox, with respect and courtesy. Understand the teams service level agreement (SLA).
- Work closely with HR, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of payroll processes.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a payroll role, accounting or a payroll qualification, extensive relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated knowledge including, complaint handling, employee relations, work, health and safety, policies and procedures, inclusion and diversity.
- Full knowledge of end-to end Payroll.
- Growing Ability to interpret and adhere to industry Enterprise Agreements, awards and NES.
- Understanding of months end payroll activities including; super, payroll tax and terminations.
- Proficient computer skills, particularly with MS Office and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have working rights in Australia.
What We Offer You:
At Busways, we don’t just transport people - we care about every part of the journey. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits, including:
- Career growth opportunities
- Direct access to senior executives influencing major commercial decisions
- Flexible work - up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
- A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
- Employee Referral Program - generous cash bonuses
- Modern offices with communal kitchen, outdoor space, fresh fruit & quality coffee
- Free secure on-site parking
- Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
- Fitness Passport - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
- Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
- Office Lunch Club - quality discounted meals made easy
Who We Are:
For over 80 years, Busways has proudly delivered reliable, safe, and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2,800+ people, we’re committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience, transporting over 53 million passengers annually.
How to Apply:
Think this sounds like your perfect fit? Please apply via the Apply button. This ad will expire on 16.02.2026. All applicants will receive an outcome via email. Please include the following in your application:
A cover letter telling us who you are and why you’d be a great fit for this role!
A current resume detailing your experience.
Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.
Questions? Contact our Recruitment Team on 02 9497 1800 or recruitment@busways.com.au.
Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.
No agency applications, please.