Due to the existing Payroll Officer taking long term leave, this award winning professional services organisation, has an initial 12 month fixed term contract opening for a Payroll Officer, full or part-time, offering highly flexible WFH options (3 days p/w) and flexible working hours. This is tailor-made for anyone with school run commitments or just needs in general a highly flexible place to work!

They are looking for an up and coming Payroll professional with only 1-2 years experience (the Payroll Manager loves to develop and mentor), so represents an incredibly exciting career boosting opportunity where you will be taught how to run a payroll department by yourself whenever the Manager is on leave or involved in project work. They hire for attitude!

BENS:

• Work from home flexibility 3 day p/w post training
• Option to work part-time (4 days) which can be worked over 5 with shorter hours if desired
• Competitive salary for a role requiring only 1/2 years payroll exp - $85,000 pkg
• All the benefits of permanent employment (holiday and sickness entitlements)
• Excellent potential for career growth under the tutelage of a highly experienced Payroll Manager with the potential for the role to go permanent - will look amazing on your resume either way!
• Beautiful corporate offices
• Top Payroll, HR and Finance Management team who are flexible and down to earth, like to empower and do not micro-manage
• Supportive team and culture
• Close to public transport hubs in the central CBD district

NUTS & BOLTS:

• Assisting with processing of an end to end fortnightly payroll, approximately 400 salaried employees using ADP Payforce
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with end of month and end of financial year reconciliations and reporting
• Prepare accurate calculations including pay adjustments, terminations, long service leave and ad hoc pays
• Assisting with the preparation, balancing and reconciliation of monthly superannuation contribution payments, PAYG, parental leave payments, payroll tax, workers compensation payments, authorised payroll deductions and all other payroll-associated reporting requirements
• Responding to employee inquiries concerning pay and leave entitlements
• Requesting and collating all payroll update requests from employees and managers
• Following up on outstanding leave requests with employees
• Ensure appropriate processes and controls are followed to meet statutory business compliance
• Assist with running accurate reports as required
• Contribute to projects focused on system enhancements and functionality improvements
• Working collaboratively with the Payroll and P&D teams to ensure pay related processes are followed
• Comply with relevant and current policies, awards and legislation
• Communicate effectively with various employees and managers within the business

ABOUT YOU:

• 1/2 years payroll experience
• Enthusiastic, can do attitude!
• A high level of confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity
• Ability to juggle different tasks and requests and adapt to change
• Effective communication (written & verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and build relationships with different stakeholders
• A solutions focused approach with a willingness to pitch in and support the wider team when needed
• High attention to detail and accuracy

*full JD available upon request...

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