Payroll Officer

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with third party providers and internal stakeholders to collate and review data for accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with divisional policies and practices
• Prepare and accurately input daily and/or fortnightly or weekly information from employees’ timesheets & rosters.
• Complete payroll processing and respond to all payroll related queries from employees (current and past), managers, and business divisions (as appropriate).
• Ensure maintenance of all pay related transactions and employment history in accordance with agreements, policies and legislation. This includes employee allowances, leave balances, absence information, staff movements and WorkCover payments.
• Complete all relevant manual time and absence data entry for the fortnightly payroll cycle.
• Handle any payroll exceptions during the payroll process.
• Interpret relevant employer/employee registered agreements, Awards, directives and policy requirements to ensure correct payment of employees and the effective maintenance of employee Masterfile details.
• Participate in an internal and external audit process and advise on audit requirements.
• Provide information as required to relevant external authorities, including the ATO, Centrelink, super funds to ensure data is processed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• You will be a highly effective communicator (strong written and verbal skills) with demonstrated relevant experience in payroll processing. In addition, you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in a high volume and complex processing environment.
• Demonstrated service-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial awards, industrial relations and WorkCover.
• Experience in interpreting industry agreements, Awards, with the ability to translate into time keeping practices.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices that specifically relate to employment conditions and employee leave administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of payroll software and rostering systems.
• Ability to schedule work priorities to ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to.

Next Steps

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