Payroll Officer

• 6-month contract opportunity for a detailed Payroll Officer

• Join a friendly and supportive Payroll Team

• Hawthorn location | salary circa $90K - 105K

About the Client

Our Client is a leading aged care group with over 1,200 employees nationally. With a people first culture, our client fosters an environment where staff are supported and provided opportunities to grow and develop their careers.

If you are seeking an organisation that will recognise and reward your efforts, in a warm and friendly culture, then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager and working in a collaborative and supportive team, key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Monitor the accuracy of all payroll, position and leave related data in the payroll system to ensure data integrity for management and external reports.
• Accurately process fortnightly and monthly pay for EA and Award staff.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Australian payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act, the Employee Relations Act, Awards, taxation laws, superannuation guarantee, and state-specific payroll requirements (e.g., workers' compensation).
• Liaise with finance regarding payroll costing adjustments including updating necessary records and assisting with tax issues to deliver accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Process termination payments accurately and in compliance with Australian employment law.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrade and improvement projects.
• Leave, tax, superannuation and termination pay calculations.
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Process timesheets and hours for casuals via the Time and Attendance system.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls under relevant regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, i.e. Business, Finance, etc. (ideal).
• Experience working in the healthcare, aged care or community services sector, ideal but not mandatory.
• Experience with Preceda, Human Force Payroll, and/or UKG.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance within the Australian context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll information clearly to employees and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll data according to privacy laws.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet payroll deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

On Offer
Our Client offers more than just a job. On top of an attractive salary package with an annual bonus, on offer is an opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team, access an enviable suite of employee benefits, flexible work and on-going professional development and career growth.

This is initially a 6-month contract starting immediately.

Apply Today or send your enquiries to [email protected] or call [1300 029 837](tel:1300 029 837)

http://www.flexpeoplegroup.com.au
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