About the Role

Reporting into the NSW Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and payroll administration support for a large operational workforce. You will also contribute to payroll compliance initiatives, reporting, system testing, and continuous improvement activities.

This role requires a high level of attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments including Operations, Workshop, Finance, and People & Culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payrolls accurately and within designated deadlines
• Identify payroll compliance discrepancies relating to industrial instruments and award interpretation, escalating and tracking issues through to resolution
• Maintain payroll integrity through accurate data entry and employee record management
• Process payroll adjustments, allowances, leave reconciliations, and termination payments
• Manage superannuation updates and payroll-related statutory obligations
• Support workers’ compensation payroll processing and adjustments
• Liaise with operational teams regarding timesheets and payroll queries
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and system testing activities
• Ensure all payroll information is handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across payroll processes and systems

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, awards, and compliance obligations
• Experience working within large operational or unionised environments (highly regarded)
• Experience using payroll systems such as Chris21, Micropay, TIMS, or similar
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a large and growing transport organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to complex and high-volume payroll operations
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A role where your contribution directly supports frontline operations and workforce continuity

At Transit Systems NSW, we are committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to our COMPASS values and operational excellence.

If you are a motivated payroll professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds