Payroll Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented payroll expert? Do you have a passion for finding better ways to do things and helping improve systems? We’re looking for a hands-on Payroll Specialist for a 6-month fixed term contract and this could be your next exciting opportunity

About Health Partners

We’re more than just your health partner. As a proud South Aussie not-for-profit, we’ve had our member’s backs (and eyes, and teeth) for over 85 years. This means we know health and wellbeing looks different for everyone, and it’s why we’re on a mission to create a better state of health for our over 95,000 members and the local community we call home.

As a member-owned fund, we’re guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people and the broader community. To be a Health Partners member means you’re part of something pretty special - we’re your truly local, value giving, member satisfying partner.

About the role

You’ll join an experienced team who are as people-driven as they are process-driven. You’ll be a big part of the day-to-day payroll action, bringing with you your knowledge and passion for improving processes and overall user experience. You’ll also get to roll up your sleeves and help us in our transition to a new HRIS system - making our payroll smoother, smarter, and more compliant for the future. If you're looking for variety in your work and the chance to contribute to exciting projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and make an impact.

Key responsibilities

- Teaming up with the HRIS project team to test, migrate and roll out new features of our HRIS system seamlessly.
- Being consistently on the lookout for smarter, faster ways to get things done and keeping our processes streamlined and efficient.
- Jumping in to tackle payroll questions with confidence.
- Brining back up support with precision and energy to our fortnightly and monthly payroll processing.
- Keeping employee records up to date and accurate - from smooth onboarding and terminations to seamless leave management.

About you

You’re a collaborative and attentive person whose dedication to improving system functionality and team processes is truly outstanding. You also have:

- Proven experience in tackling payroll processing with precision and consistency.
- A solid understanding of Australian employment law, and you know the ins and outs of payroll compliance.
- Top-tier communication. Whether it’s people or numbers, you speak the language clearly and confidently.
- Hands-on experience in keeping HRIS systems running smoothly and efficiently.
- System implementation experience is highly desirable, with an emphasis on adaptability, collaboration and process improvement.
- Experience using Employment Hero? That’s a bonus

What’s on offer?

To be part of our local team means you’re part of something pretty special. You’ll be working with a diverse range of people who are committed to doing things Side by Side. Head tohttp://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to find out more about life at Health Partners and Side by Side, our employee value proposition.

Working for us means you can also access our generous employee benefits, including:

- Allowance on your private health insurance premium
- Flexible and hybrid working experiences
- Access to internal and external learning
- Volunteer days to work with our partner charities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application and hold a current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 12 months) or be willing to obtain prior to commencement.

Are you interested? Apply today

Send through your application. We’ll screen applications as they’re received, so be sure to get in fast.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application with us. This is why we’re a Circle Back Initiative employer, committed to reviewing and responding to every candidate.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’ve got the skills, experience or energy to elevate our team, check out our website for all current vacancies and register for our talent pool.

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