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Occupation

541331 Payroll Officer

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

541331 Payroll Officer

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

Alternative title

  • Payroll Clerk

Skill level: 4

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