Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Victoria
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000 + superannuation
Contact name : Nicola McLennan
Contact email : nmclennan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : NMPRED89
  • 12-month fixed term contract 
  • Kew location with work from home flexibility after training 
  • $85,000 - $95,000 + superannuation (based on experience)
About our client

Our client is a leading and established educator with over 140 years of experience. Due to an internal move, they are currently looking for a talented Payroll Officer to join their friendly and supportive team on a 12-month fixed term contract. 


Responsibilities 
  • End to end processing of fortnightly company payroll (approximately 1000 employees)
  • Maintenance of the payroll system
  • Update and maintain accurate payroll records
  • Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries
  • Maintain leave, sick and overtime reports
  • Apply awards, agreements and contracts in relation to overtime and shift allowances
  • Reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations
  • Calculate and process termination calculations
  • Process variations, increases and calculation of back pays
  • Preparation and payment of superannuation, workcover and other payroll related deductions
  • Process salary package and liaison with external salary packaging administrators
  • Maintain administrative procedures and systems which enhance the delivery of services
  • Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies, policies, procedures and practices and share these with the payroll team

The successful applicant will have
  • Experience running payroll within a medium/large organisation
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi task and work within a fast faced environment
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills

To discuss the role further, please contact Nicola at nmclennan@sharpandcarter.com.au