Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $80,000 plus super, plus salary packaging
Contact name : Chris Belegrinos
Contact email : cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 757348
About our client

Our client is a well known and reputable business within the not for profit space.  They are currently looking for a Payroll Officer to join their high performing and supportive team.  This role will only require 1 or 2 days a fortnight in the office (the remainder of the time will be from home) 


The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working within a team of 4, you will be responsible for:
  • Process end to end fortnightly payroll (approx 1000 employees), ensuring employee details are correctly recorded and processed according to policies, legislation, and compliance
  • Administer and process employee changes in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ensure the administration of WorkCover, superannuation and PAYG obligations including payments, reconciliations and accurate recording of employer and employee details
  • Ensure all third-party commitments are executed in accordance with agreed timeframes, including ATO, SRO, ABS, and external salary packaging suppliers to ensure accurate reports and transactions are performed
  • Assist the Payroll Manager to undertake analysis and extract payroll related data to assist with ongoing business reporting, financial/payroll processes and continuous improvement in line with organisational objectives
  • Assist the Payroll Manager with preparation of statutory payroll related requirements such as the Fringe Benefits Tax return and general ledger reconciliations related to payroll
  • Actively participate in process improvement reviews to continuously improve the performance of the payroll function
  • Respond to queries with a high-level of customer services

The successful applicant will have
  • Prior experience within a similar Payroll Officer position
  • Experience with iChris/Chris21 is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work in a team based environment
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise urgent work
  • Analytical skills and an ability to think outside the box

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Belegrinos on 0422 162 015, quoting Ref No. 757348.