Payroll Advisor

4 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Advisor to join a government organisation based in Brisbane CBD, for a short term contract. You will play a pivotal part in delivering efficient and timely payroll services while supporting colleagues across all levels of the business. The opportunity is for 6 weeks initially, with the possibility of further extension to assist in upcoming payroll projects.

What you'll do:

- Process pay and entitlements accurately and efficiently in line with current legislation and organisational policy to ensure all employees receive correct remuneration.
- Provide high-quality advice and customer support to team members and managers through dedicated advice channels such as phone lines and email correspondence.
- Collaborate closely with People & Development colleagues to deliver expert calculations, guidance, and solutions for payroll-related queries.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times while managing sensitive employee information within Human Resources and Payroll Information Systems.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills by managing multiple priorities under pressure, meeting tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or attention to detail.
- Engage professionally with stakeholders across various teams, modelling values of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork in every interaction.
- Undertake additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the team or management to support overall business objectives.
- Contribute positively to a safe workplace by taking reasonable care for your own health and safety as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes by identifying areas for enhancement and sharing insights with the wider team.

What you bring:

- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium-to-large organisation using contemporary HR/Payroll Information Systems.
- Proven ability to interpret complex legislation and organisational policies related to pay entitlements with accuracy and clarity.
- Exceptional organisational skills enabling you to manage competing demands while consistently meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through accurate documentation, clear advice provision, and effective stakeholder engagement.
- A collaborative approach that enables you to work effectively within diverse teams while contributing positively towards shared goals.
- Technological adeptness allowing you to apply different digital tools for gathering information efficiently and processing evidence-based decisions.
- Learning agility reflected in your capacity to adapt quickly to new requirements or changes in processes while proactively seeking out new trends or developments relevant to payroll operations.
- Analytical thinking skills enabling you to extract insights from data sets, identify patterns or risks, and provide informed recommendations for process improvements.
- Previous experience in PeopleSoft is very highly regarded. However experience in Aurion is also beneficial

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Madeline Wyld on 61 7 3032 2213 for a confidential discussion.

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