• Play a fundamental in driving positive change & assist with process improvement
• Great team environment, working very closely with the Payroll Manager
• Located in Melbourne's North with generous salary package & staff benefits

The Organisation
Our client is a leading business in their industry, experiencing growth nationwide. Fortunately, our client is renowned for their incredible dual customer & employee first focus. With their people being a key contributing factor, our client prides themselves on nurturing and developing their employees and by providing work life balance.

They are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to to join their fast paced environment for a minimum 12 month period (scope of longer term), due to this exciting growth and transformation period. You will be required to work in a close knit payroll team, and act as the "right hand man" to the Payroll Manager in an end to end role! This is a rare and exciting career development opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately on a fortnightly and monthly basis across the organisation for 1000+ staff
• Interpretation of all relevant awards and entitlements
• Calculations of payroll tax, superannuation and work cover
• Handle escalated payroll inquiries 
• Partner with the leadership team to identify, recommend and drive process improvements 
• Assist with reviewing and updating of payroll policies & procedures 
• Support the Payroll Manager in providing fellow team members with induction and training where required
• Reporting duties 

Candidate Profile:
The successful applicant will have proven experience processing payroll in a large organisation, as well as the following attributes:

• 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;
• Experience in process improvement and implementation is desired, but not essential;
• An approachable persona with strong interpersonal skills;
• A proactive approach to work, with an ability to build strong rapport with varying stakeholders

Benefits:

• Play a fundamental in driving positive change and assist with process improvement 
• Fun, social, dynamic culture
• Close knit, collaborative and friendly team environment
• 12 month fixed term contract, with longer term views
• Supportive and approachable management / leadership team
• $80,000 - $85,000 + super + salary packaging
• Located close to home in Thornbury 

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Kennedy at ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au