Payroll Officer

about the Company

This organisation is a well-regarded aged care village located in the picturesque Barossa region. The role is based at the corporate head office in Nuriootpa, SA. This is a part-time opportunity, working 3 full days per week on a 6 Month contract.

about the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional to supervise and support our current Payroll Officer in delivering end-to-end payroll services for approximately 250 staff. Payroll is processed fortnightly, and the role involves ensuring compliance with complex enterprise agreements and award interpretation across a 24/7 rostered workforce.

You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
  
  
• Coaching and guiding a junior Payroll Officer
  
  
• Responding to payroll-related queries and processing corrections
  
  
• Maintaining employee records and supporting system management
  
  
• Interpreting current award rates and enterprise agreements
  
  
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll processing
  
  
• Supporting payroll audits, where required
  
  

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in end-to-end payroll
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in aged care or similar 24/7 rostered environments
  
  
• Proven ability to interpret modern awards and enterprise agreements
  
  
• Experience handling payroll for 100-200+ employees
  
  
• Knowledge of current award rates and legislative requirements
  
  
• Experience in weekly or fortnightly payroll processing
  
  
• Exposure to payroll audits is highly regarded
  
  

Rate: Up to $45/hour (inclusive of casual loading), depending on experience.

Reporting to: General Manager of Corporate Services

how to apply

Click the 'apply for this job' button adjacent to this advert or visit www.randstad.com.au. All applications will be reviewed by Jessica Phillipps, Recruitment Consultant of accounting & finance Adelaide professionals. Confidential phone enquiries can be made during business hours via 0473 850 883. Thank you.

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