Payroll Officer

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Full time

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Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

Brief Description

Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

Southern Cross Benefits

  • Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
  • Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
  • Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual leave loading
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
  • Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
  • Referral Bonus Program

The Role - Payroll Officer x 2 - Full time 76 hours / - Epping Head Office - 12 month fixed-term contracts

We are recruiting for two Payroll Officers to join the Finance team and work closely with the Payroll Supervisor, other Payroll Officers, and the broader People and Culture team. You'll also collaborate with operational and support services teams across Southern Cross Care (SCC) and liaise with external partners that support our payroll and time and attendance systems, and government agencies.

You will be processing a fortnightly payroll of approx 2,500 employees and must be available to work in Epping Head Office on Wednesday and Thursday of pay week.

What Your Day Looks Like
  • Maintain and update payroll masterfiles and employee records
  • Interpret time and attendance data in line with SCC Enterprise Agreements and policies
  • Process pay runs, terminations, redundancies, LSL, and back pays accurately
  • Ensure compliance with taxation, superannuation, and other statutory obligations
  • Support payroll reporting for internal and external audits
  • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors
  • Assist with system testing and configuration documentation
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Ensure all payroll activities meet legislative and policy requirements

Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Sound judgement in interpreting awards and legislation
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Proficiency in payroll systems, T&A software, and Microsoft Office

Your Experience
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll processing within a team environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of payroll legislation and enterprise agreements
  • Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

Desirables
  • Experience in health, aged care, or similar timesheet-driven environments
  • Familiarity with Payroll Metrics and RosterOn systems
  • Exposure to audit processes and payroll reporting

Summary

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to 'live life to the full'. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that's not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionHuman Resources
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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