The Organisation

Our client is a prestigious and globally acclaimed education institution. On the lookout for a Payroll Officer who will focus on managing and resolving portable long service leave payments. This detail orientated role where the ability to manage stakeholders effectively and maintain a strong customer focus ensuring that payroll services meet the needs of both the organisation and its employees.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit portable long service leave payments.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate entitlements in line with their Award, EBA and employment contract.
• Collaborate with People & Experience and Finance teams to rectify overpayment issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Provide clear and empathetic communication with employees regarding overpayment adjustments.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of overpayments and resolutions for auditing purposes.
• Preparing reports and analysis to senior leadership teams
• Provide support to a monthly payroll in a back-up capacity.
• Provide Support to Payroll Helpdesk as required.

What we're looking for

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar payroll officer where they have been responsible for portable long service leavepayments along with the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven process improvement initiatives
• High attention to detail including prioritising and organising workload
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external
• Able to take initiative and accountability for assigned task

What's on Offer

• Excellent benefits: enhanced super, leave loading, hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work for an employer of choice
• Career development and first-class training on offer
• Close knit team who enjoy working together

How to apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Daniel Close at [email protected]