Payroll Clerk

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• creating files for new employees to record payroll data
• maintaining and updating files for existing employees to record information such as employee contact details, leave taken, overtime, promotions, transfers, tax deductions, health insurance payments and superannuation
• preparing payroll data from time sheets and other payroll and personnel records
• processing payment of wages and salaries
• issuing and recording adjustments to employees’ pay
• interpreting industrial awards
• providing information to employees and managers about payroll matters such as tax issues, benefits and deductions
• finalising files and arrangements when employees retire, resign or transfer
• may be involved in maintaining superannuation and other deduction and contribution records