Our client, an Australian primary health care provider, are looking for an experienced payroll project specialist to join their team on a 6 month contract. The Payroll Projects Specialist , reporting to the Financial Controller, will support payroll operations and play a pivotal role in implementing a new payroll system (EmploymentHero) to replace the current system (MicroPay). Additionally, the role involves ensuring timely and accurate weekly pay runs using current systems, ensuring a seamless transition for all stakeholders.
The ideal candidate for this role has had previous experience in payroll system implementation as well as great communication skills and a proactive attitude towards process improvement.
The Responsibilities:
- Using your experience from BAU Payroll to map out the current Payroll processes
- Providing input into the design and implementation of the new system
- Work closely with the Projects team on the smooth transition to the new system
- Processing Fortnightly pay runs for ~800 employees from start to finish using a new Platform
- Updating and importing timesheets from Time & Attendance Software
- Outputs and reconciliations for monthly management accounts and annual financial statements; including AL and LSL leave accruals, salary accruals and other payables/accruals (WC, Super & Payroll Tax)
- Reporting the outcomes of different tests used with the system
- At least 5 years’ experience in a Payroll position. Healthcare industry experience is an advantage
- Previous experience in payroll system implementation
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Previous experience with Sage MicroPay, Tanda, and Employment Hero would be highly regarded
- Understanding of awards and ability to interpret the Support Services & Nurses awards
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment
- Up to date knowledge of contemporary payroll, taxation and superannuation legislation
For any further questions please contact Ashling Purcell via email at apurcell@sharpandcarter.com.au
