Senior Payroll Officer

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Due to continued growth, the Torrens Health group is seeking an experienced & motivated Senior Payroll Officer to lead and oversee payroll operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role is full-time (Monday to Friday) and is responsible for the end-to-end payroll function. You will provide guidance and leadership to the Payroll Officer, act as an escalation point for payroll queries, and ensure all payroll services are delivered accurately, on time, and in compliance with legislation. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to future-proof payroll systems and processes.

Essential duties required to succeed:

Supervise, train, and support the Payroll Officer

Act as the escalation point for payroll queries and complex cases

Oversee high-volume, end-to-end payroll processing, including new starters, terminations, cash-outs, long service leave, parental leave, and other entitlements

Ensure compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, ATO requirements, superannuation, and other relevant legislation

Manage salary packaging arrangements, deductions, and remittances to providers

Finalise end-of-year processes, including STP and reconciliations

Prepare and deliver payroll reports for management and auditors

Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts

Monitor payroll KPIs and recommend process improvements

Stay up to date with legislative changes and advise management of impacts

Build strong relationships with Finance, HR, Business Unit Managers, and external stakeholders

Who are we?

The Torrens Health group is a leading provider of care, support services & healthcare staffing solutions. We have grown to become one of Australia's largest national nursing agencies & home care organisations & have expanded the scope of our business into complex health services, including allied health & in-home care.

We are committed to providing a work environment strengthened by diversity in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect.

About You:

A pre-requisite is strong skills in Payroll and Invoicing.

Several years' experience in payroll, with increasing responsibility (minimum two years in a similar role, ideally in the healthcare, aged care, disability, or NDIS sector)

Experience with high-volume payroll processing (300+ employees)

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards (e.g. Clerks Award & SCHADS Award), enterprise agreements, leave entitlements, and superannuation

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise workload, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

High-level communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to resolve complex issues

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. MYOB, Visipay, UKG, Payroll Metrics, Xero) and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new software

Strong skills in Payroll and Invoicing

What's in it for you?

As a Torrens Health employee, you may benefit from a range of career expansion programs, well-being packages & financial benefits available through our selected partners & us.

These include:

Variety of work where no two days are the same

Competitive salary range

Future potential to expand your skillset in other areas of the Finance Division

Make a difference as part of Australia's foremost provider of care, support services & healthcare staffing solutions.

What's next?

If you are an enthusiastic & dedicated Senior Payroll Officer, we'd love to hear from you Pleaseapply now& address your application toShu Ai Cho, Financial Controller, including a cover letter outlining your skills & experience & your resume. Our screening process will commence immediately.

Torrens Health is committed to an inclusive workforce & encourages applications from people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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