Payroll Officer

Excellent staff benefits
- Join a growing organisation
- Fantastic Public Transport - located next to metro

**The Role - Payroll Officer**
- We are seeking an experienced and professional payroll officer to join our dedicated team. This role is fundamental in managing all aspects of our payroll procedures._

This is a permanent full-time position, 5 days a week at our Head Office in Crows Nest.

**About Orchard Early Learning Group**:
At Orchard Early Learning Group, we're not just another Childcare Service - we're a community dedicated to thinking outside the box and redefining the norms of education. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in Early Childhood Education?

**Why Choose Us**:
Innovative Learning Programs: We believe in providing children with opportunities for adventurous, all-weather play that fosters resilience and a deep connection to nature. Our programs are designed to be open-ended, diverse, and integrated with our curriculum.

Inspiring Learning Environments: Our learning spaces are where creativity thrives, curiosity is encouraged, and risk-taking is celebrated. It's where children and educators alike can explore, learn, and grow together.

Shared Values: Integrity, respect, innovation, relationships, and accountability are at the core of everything we do. We're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.

**Your duties will include but not be limited to**_:_**
- Process end-to-end payroll fortnightly for up to 150 employees with precision and meeting timeframes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws, regulations and employee awards.
- Interpreting Awards (Children’s Services Award and Educational Services (Teachers) Award) and employment law correctly
- Performing full function payroll tasks including on-boarding, variations/transfers, CPI increment increases, offboarding and reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations while staying up to date with any changes that may impact payroll procedures
- Calculate wages, bonuses, and deductions accurately, including taxes, superannuation payments, employee benefits, workers compensation and retirement contributions, wage garnishments, and payroll adjustments and backpay
- Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll enquiries, making yourself available for payroll query resolution as required;
- Assist with projects and other payroll-related tasks as directed by the Financial Controller.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist that involved processing high-volume end-to-end full function payroll.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience with payroll and time and attendance systems (Xero, Employment Hero and Erly are desirable).
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft suite and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity & confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

**Working at Orchard**:
At Orchard Early Learning Group, we offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

- Sector leading pay rates
- Generous annual pay increases
- Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation
- Up to 95% off staff childcare fees
- Employee benefits program with access to higher super, interstate and international conferences
- Staff wellness programs including birthday leave and 5 additional days off
- Gourmet staff lunch provided daily
- Access to extensive free professional learning
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

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This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a fast-growing organisation making a difference in the lives of children.