Payroll Officer

This full-time position presents an exciting opportunity to shape the service delivery of Signature Care into the future during a period of significant change in the aged care sector as well as continued internal growth within the Signature Care business.

We are currently seeking a hands-on Payroll Officer to assist with the coordination of our payroll function. This role is privy to confidential information and therefore a high level of trust and confidence is placed in the person filling the position

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, as well as liaison with Human Resources, this role would suit someone that wants to be part of a friendly fun-loving but professional team that can work autonomously but have great support.

The position will be responsible for the assisting with the end to end functions of a fortnightly pay system including:

- Preparing, processing and distributing salaries in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensuring wages are processed in line with two Awards and submitted within the timelines of the business
- Setting up staff on the payroll system
- Providing backup duties for Payroll Manager
- Supporting the wider HR teams with data and reporting activities
- Assisting in maintaining master roster for the Operations teams
- Providing excellent customer service by professionally and timely responding to payroll queries, ensuring internal customer service levels are maintained at exceptionally high standards
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role within a busy environment
- Must have experience with rostering and aged care
- Current knowledge with payroll legislative requirements and statutory legislation
- High levels of attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve
- Experience with Inerva payroll system and understanding modern Awards is highly desirable

If you like a busy work environment with a passionate, friendly team and love payroll - this is the job for you