Payroll Officer

Exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced **Payroll Officer** to be a key member of our payroll team.

**Purpose of Position**

The Payroll Officer provides transaction processing and the effective management of payroll and related employee functions. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Southern Cross Care policies and procedures, relevant standards, legislation and accepted industry practices.

This position is responsible for the accurate, efficient and timely completion of routine payroll and employee transactional functions including interpretation of timesheets, masterfile maintenance, data entry when required and reporting in accordance with legislated timeframes.
- Liaising with staff and management on payroll queries.
- Interpreting time and attendance data according to SCC Enterprise Agreement, relevant payroll legislation and company policies.
- Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations.
- Calculation and processing of termination and redundancy payments.
- Processing pay increases and calculation of back-pays, including relevant taxation.
- Assisting with reconciliation and payment of payroll and payroll-related transactions including employee benefits and superannuation contributions, garnishee, child support, parental leave.
- Support reporting and information gathering for internal and external audits.
- Various ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

**Experience & Skills**

**Essential -**
- Minimum of 3 years in payroll processing in payroll team office environment.
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
- Sound ability to interpret awards and relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated computer skills particularly regarding Payroll, T&A and Microsoft Office products.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise and plan.
- Ability to work with competing deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail & accuracy.
- Strong customer service skills, polite in approach.
- Dedication to maintaining confidential information.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

**Desirable -**
- Experience in health, aged care or similar timesheet-driven payroll environment.

**What’s in it for you?**
- You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team.
- Competitive salary package.
- NFP salary sacrificing benefits + meal & entertainment allowance up to $15,900.
- Annual leave loading.
- Discounted private health insurance.
- Access to our Employees Assistance Program.
- An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas.
- Flexible start times.
- Maxxia Salary Packaging and Rewards, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants.
- Heart HQ our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed.

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT._
- We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel_
- Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard._
- Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team._
- SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace._