Project Payroll Analyst

Access to generous salary packaging benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pivotal role in a large strategic project

**About us**
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With RSL Care (QLD) and the RDNS (Victoria) at the heart of our DNA, Bolton Clarke has been at the forefront of healthcare and aged care services for more than 200 years. We are the largest Australian owned and operated not-for-profit healthcare and independent living service providers, with a passion for ensuring our customers live the best possible life. We provide reliable, trustworthy, quality care and support and living options across At Home Support, retirement living and residential care.

**About the Role**

Due to significant company growth due to mergers and acquisition activity we have formed the Merger Integration Portfolio to shape the future Bolton Clarke Group. As part of the RAC Care and Operations Program we are developing

and implementing the payroll strategy and systems across the Group including projects, integration and merger of payroll systems, data transition, system design and configuration. We need a payroll specialist with experience in payroll system configuration and testing in a large and complex environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include
- Planning, implementation and support for project activities delivering to the project schedule.
- Ensure that all Bolton Clarke systems are configured in a compliant state across multiple industrial instruments.
- Develop industrial instrument build requirements and work with external vendors for system configuration.
- Create test cases using in-depth analysis of payroll functions based on the required industrial instruments to determine readiness for transition to the production environment.
- Conduct payroll user acceptance testing including but not limited to scenario, subset and parallel pay runs.
- Review and analyse test results and provide reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct defect triage and maintain a defect register to record and analyse actions and results.
- Identify possible training/change management.
- Ensure that all payroll functions are carried out in accordance with the Bolton Clarke standard payroll procedures.
- Contribute to Bolton Clarke’s compliance obligations through the analysis of data, trends and the advice and assistance provided to all levels of the business.
- Hold a strong working knowledge of legislation governing the business unit in order to provide highly quality client and business focussed outcomes.
- Contribute by “working on the system” to improve both payroll and rostering systems and processes to remain current with best practice.
- Provide support and input into related staff rostering training.
- Undertake reporting activities together with other relevant documentation within the scope of your role.

**We would love to hear from you if you have**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a computerised payroll environment, preferably in a large, multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in payroll system configuration and testing in a large and complex environment (_mandatory_).
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a variety of complex situations, preferably on large projects/programs across different phases.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to providing high level customer service.
- Experience with Workforce Management Solutions would be highly regarded.
- Police Check (or willingness to undertake the check)
- 2023 flu vaccinations or willing to obtain
- Covid vaccination evidence in line with current requirements.

**Our Benefits**

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own. In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package plus:

- We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
- Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2600 in entertainment per year available
- Options for additional purchased leave
- Flexible work arrangements with a mix of office and working from home time
- Professional development and career opportunities
- Private health insurance discounts

**How to Apply**

**Applicants must obtain Federal Police Clearance or willingness to undertake the check, along with obtaining a 2023 flu vaccination and meeting Covid-19 vaccination evidence in line with current requirements.