Payroll Specialist

6 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia HAYS Full time

Exciting new opportunity as an experienced Payroll Specialist for a local government organisation

**Your new company**

Our client is a dynamic local government body located on Adelaide’s eastern city fringe. Dedicated to delivering high quality service to their cosmopolitan and culturally diverse community, our clients promote community engagement and are committed to improving the overall well-being of their citizens.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Payroll Specialist on a permanent full-time basis, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the Council’s Human Resources.

**Your new role**

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the provision of the organisation’s entire payroll function, which includes but is not limited to:

- Accurate and timely payment of wages and staff payments in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Assist with onboarding/off-boarding of new staff.
- Undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations, assist with the annual budget process and EOM / EOFY reporting.
Continuous improvement of the Council’s Payroll function and assisting with the implementation of updated processes and procedures.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be successful in this position, you will take pride in the work you do with a high level of attention to detail and possess the following skills and experience:

- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing (essential).
- A qualification in a relevant finance discipline (desirable).
- Previous experience with system implementation (desirable).
- Experience working in local government will be desirable but is not essential.
- Knowledge of the Civica Authority System (desirable).
- Excellent knowledge of legislative requirements and regulations relating to payroll.
- Knowledge of the relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements in respect to payroll matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and corporate technology.
- High level analytical ability along with an excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication coupled with fantastic customer service / teamwork.

**What you'll get in return**
- One (1) Rostered-Day-Off each month
- Training and professional development support and opportunities
- Study assistance
- Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
- Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
- Healthy Lifestyles Program
- Annual salary increases

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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