Occupation

541331 Payroll Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

541331 Payroll Officer

Collects, organises, and enters information into payroll systems to calculate pay and deductions of employees.

Alternative title

  • Payroll Clerk

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Creates and maintains employee records
  • Processes payments to employees, including pay adjustments
  • Prepares separation certificates or transfers
  • Interprets and applies legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
  • Maintains records relating to leave taken, overtime, promotions, transfers, and other variations to wages or salaries and employment arrangements