Payroll Officer

**Introduction**:
This maternity leave position is ideal for someone with three or more years of experience in a similar role, has a passion for payroll, and interested in working 20 hours per week.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community. Our company provides a supportive environment that enables employees to excel in their work and be their best selves while facing rewarding challenges.

We offer ample time for a smooth handover, allowing you to become a competent payroll officer who is familiar with the ELMO payroll system and has experience working in the community sector. As part of our friendly team, you will report to a supportive manager and be pleasantly surprised at how quickly the day passes.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Finance and Business, you will be you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing while meeting deadlines. This dynamic role also involves interacting with internal customers and management to provide patient, proactive, and comprehensive solutions to their queries. You will also play a significant part in reporting and contributing to the continuous streamlining of processes and implementing improvements.

Success in this role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated experience with payroll and payroll systems (preferably ELMO or similar cloud based software), knowledge of award interpretation, and a keen eye for detail.

You will have a team player mindset and contribute to the smooth operation of the organisation. While prior knowledge of ELMO would be a great bonus, the system can be taught easily; however, payroll technical know-how will set you apart from others.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:
Discounted Early Education Care Program and gym membership
15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
Commitment to supporting your professional development.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
LGBTIQ+
Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Carers
Mature age people
People with lived experience of disability

**CRCS also requires all employees to**:
Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

The organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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