Payroll Officer

2 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Calvary Full time

#518424 Payroll Officer

Human Resources Department

Calvary Mater Newcastle

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to join a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Fixed-Term (6 months) Part-Time (Leave relief) (20-24 hours per week).

**Salary Classification**: Administration Officer Level 5 Year 1-2.

**Remuneration**: $37.30-$37.93 per hour, excluding superannuation.

About the role

The role of Payroll Officer ensures effective monitoring, maintenance and delivery of administrative duties associated with the preparation and the coordination of payroll for employees employed by CMN. The role is to be performed with high standards of service to external and internal customers.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
Transactional processing of all wages, leave and allowances for all CMN staff.
Undertake all relevant operations relating to transactional payroll processing using Kronos/Chris21.
Ensure that Kronos rosters maintained by the Payroll Service are completed in an accurate and timely manner including liaison with Department managers to facilitate the receipt of roster changes.
Strong knowledge of payroll policies and procedures and legislations that payroll is governed by.
Processing of new/terminated employees

What you bring

Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and working with a computerised payroll and HR information system. (For example Chris21, Kronos).
Knowledge of and ability to interpret industrial agreements and employment related legislation.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills (eg. Word and Excel)
Good communication and customer service skills with the ability to maintain professional and respectful relationships with work colleagues and customers and handle a range of payroll enquiries.

The Calvary Mater Newcastle is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to Calvary Mater Newcastle on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and over 16,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19

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