Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1080367
The Position 

Sharp & Carter have partnered with a large client in the Brisbane northern suburbs to recruit a temporary Payroll Officer to commence immediately. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for processing end to end payroll for a large workforce. Working in a supportive and friendly payroll team, you will be encouraged and challenged throughout the assignment duration. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the processing of the weekly payroll cycles of an employee base of more than 1000 of both salary and award employees;
  • Provide advice through accurate award and EBA interpretation;
  • Manage varying complex payroll calculations in relation to terminations, redundancies, entitlements and deductions, and completing necessary compliance documentation;
  • Review payroll data from the time and attendance system from the various locations throughout Australia;
  • Complete month-end and year-end processes including reconciliations and reporting;
  • Monitoring of practices and processes in payroll to ensure they comply with all statutory requirements and industrial awards.

Skills and Experience

  • Experience processing payroll in a large organisation with an employee base exceeding 1000 of both salary and award employees;
  • Prior experience interpreting EBA and awards and offering accurate information to the organisation;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to liaise confidently with colleagues;
  • High attention to detail and level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment;
  • MicrOpay, Meridian experience advantegous.

The Organisation

This organisation is currently experiencing a busy period and are seeking the talents of a Payroll Officer to assist their payroll function. With a modern and professional environment and a friendly and supportive employee base, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with like-minded individuals in their payroll function. 


How to Apply

Sharp & Carter often have a range of accounting support positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you are feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still putting in an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below. That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations, and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market. 

For more information about this opportunity, please call Antonia Teale for a confidential discussion on the details below. 

Antonia Teale
Principal Consultant - Business & Accounting Support
0491 257 346
ateale@sharpandcarter.com.au