Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

PAYROLL CLERKS prepare payrolls and related records for employee salaries and statutory record-keeping purposes.

Indicative Skill Level:

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.

Tasks Include:

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 in involved in maintaining superannuation and other deduction and contribution records.

Occupation:

551311 Payroll Clerk