Payroll Officer

**We have an exciting opportunity**

For a Payroll Officer to join the team at IntoWork Australia. You will be joining a highly experienced Payroll team supporting the IntoWork Group of businesses.

**The Company**:
IntoWork Australia has provided employment and training opportunities for individuals and communities across Australia for 40 years. IntoWork has expanded into a Not-For-Profit Group of companies incorporating training, recruitment, community and corporate solutions to a diverse range of industries and stakeholders.

IntoWork succeeds at addressing skills and workforce shortages with industry & employers, and supporting individuals in determining and achieving their career pathways. We are a trusted partner providing contracted services on behalf of Commonwealth, State & Local Governments, whilst providing other services directly with employers, industry and individuals on a fee for service basis. Understanding the needs of the community has helped establish IntoWork Australia as a preferred choice for employers, organisations, individuals and government.

**The Role**:
The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing accurate, timely and efficient payroll services to Group entities of IntoWork Australia. This role can be based at either of our offices in Scarborough, QLD or Forrestfield, WA and is initially a fixed term contract to June 2024, with a strong potential for permanency.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer will be required to work effectively and collaboratively with the Payroll team to ensure all payroll designated timeframes are met in accordance with relevant awards, agreements, taxation and other legislation.

Duties include:

- Assist in ensuring that weekly or fortnightly pays and pay slips are processed accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Be part of the team to work with the Senior Payroll Officers, in the development of Costing sheets as and when required; meeting any reasonable turnaround times in order to ensure that new business is not jeopardised.
- Coordinate and process the missing weekly timesheets reports.
- Provide excellent customer service to all staff ensuring accurate and timely advice is given on payroll matters.
- Work closely with the respective Senior Payroll Officer to ensure the following periodic tasks are completed in a timely manner:

- Payroll adjustments for the current pay run.
- Reconciliation and payment of Superannuation, WorkCover, PAYG, Inco link and Protect and uploading to the relevant bank for facilitation of payment.
- ABS statistical reporting.
- Preparation and reconciliation of invoices prior to printing and mailing.
- End of year processing in accordance with the Australian Tax Office requirements.
- Update and maintain employee payroll records in the payroll system while ensuring the accuracy of all payroll data. Responsible for filing departmental payroll records and ensuring that they are complete and accurate, both manual and electronic.
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**About You**:

- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Payroll experience in a labour hire or Group Training Company will be advantageous
- An understanding of the industry, corporate finance, labour hire and reporting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- High level of personal initiative
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Ability to analyse problems and present solutions to complex issues
- Pro-active customer service skills
- Proficiency in a recognised payroll software package is essential with knowledge of Workforce 1 and FastTrack considered advantageous.
- Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is essential particularly in Excel.

**_ Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Current National Police Check & Working With Children Checks will be required and can be arranged for the successful applicant_**_._

**Benefits**:
We offer a competitive salary for a role within an organisation focused on vibrant futures, along with the chance to grow & develop your professional skills with a supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic team.

IntoWork has a positive & friendly culture that supports social and wellbeing initiatives.