HR Adviser

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Corporate and Government Services

Human Resources

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 15 February, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Thursday 15 February, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4**Salary**:

- $80,593.00 to $92,764.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- The HR Adviser - Payroll is responsible for contributing to the delivery of a high-quality payroll service for the Department and client organisations. This position will support the payroll team in all payroll matters, creating partnerships across the organisation to deliver value-added service to the Duties:
We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

**Hours per fortnight**:
Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.

**Duties**:
**Duties**:

- Accurately and efficiently process a wide range of payroll activities using an HR Information System, ensuring compliance with relevant awards, legislation, policies and procedures. This ranges from appointment, employment and entitlement changes, leave, through to termination.
- Provide timely and proactive advice and support to employees and managers on payroll and employee entitlements, including support with system administration and provision of relevant information and documentation.
- Support the payroll and HR team with the shared management of payroll workflow, including maintenance of accurate records using an information management system.
- Understudy the HR Consultant - Payroll, including finalisation and reconciliation of the Department’s payroll, quality-control of payroll processing, and coaching and mentoring less experienced staff.
- With a focus on continuous improvement, assist with the development, implementation and review of policies, practices and procedures and undertake designated projects in relation to payroll.
- Perform any other allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from an occupant at this classification level.

**Selection criteria**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the provision of a wide range of payroll activities and understanding of contemporary HR and payroll practices.
- Demonstrated experience in using a Payroll/HR Information system to accurately manage workflow and information, with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of clients, use tact and discretion, maintain confidentiality and provide solution focused outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, prioritise tasks and be responsive to varying work demands.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous business improvement and use initiative and innovation to drive best practice in payroll.

**Essential Requirements**:
NA

**Desirable Requirements**:
NA

**How to apply**:
**Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.**

**For more information**:
Lynette Klug
Acting Senior Consultant Systems
Phone: (03)62327058