Payroll Officer

**About IRT**
- Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

**About the Role**
- We are looking for a confident and competent Payroll Officer to join the IRT Payroll Team. The Payroll Team is responsible for paying employees on a fortnightly pay cycle. Payroll is also responsible for all payroll administration functions. This role will report into the Payroll Manager and is a hybrid role that is located at IRT Market Street in Wollongong.
Job Specific responsibilities

The Payroll Officer will carry out payroll system administration, including:

o Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Preparation of Payment Requisitions for processing payments to outside agencies (e.g. employee deductions)
- Update and maintain employee master files (via systems)
- Records Management Content Manager
- Identify system issues and suggest improvements
- Generating system (HRIS) reports
- Superannuation legislation, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Provide support to site based EmpLive users
- Provide support to My Central users and assist with accessing the system
- Assist with the End of Financial Year processing.

Be involved in Employee Terminations:

- Calculation of Final Pay including payments for Annual, Long Service Leave and Severance payments
- Provide support to employees as required
- Generate Certificates of Service for all terminated employees on request
- Provide Separation Certificates for all terminated employees on request

Other duties of the role will include:

- To administer all aspects of the IRT payroll including the processing of timesheets, leave and employment related information including but not limited to changes in employment status and exit payments
- To develop, maintain and manage all reporting requirements, including reconciliations, for the payroll function. Provide information and advice to all employees concerning payroll related matters
- Other duties as required by the Payroll Manager or Payroll Team Leader consistent with the role.

**To Be Successful You Will Have**
- Essential criteria:

- Ability to interpret organisational policies and procedures
- Sound customer service skills with a high level of verbal and written communication
- Strong understanding of an EA, awards and payroll regulations
- Demonstrate a proficiency using computer systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word and advanced skills in Excel operating in a Microsoft Windows environment
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring the strictest of confidence
- Capable of hands-on problem solving, with the ability to generate new ideas and solutions
- Action oriented, innovative and able to translate broad goals into achievable steps
- Analytical and strategic in approach to challenges and projects
- Personal values of integrity, authenticity and transparency.
- Ability to work in a small multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve common goals but able to work autonomously as required
- Ability to interpret Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Taxation, Superannuation, Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Australian Bureau of statistics, salary packaging, organisational policies and procedures
- Experience in using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Desirable criteria:

- 2+ years’ experience in payroll (desirable but not essential)
- Certificate IV in Payroll administration (Desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrated experience with Payroll Metrics Sync Pay software (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience with the EmpLive Time and Attendance software program (preferred)
- Experience in My Central (preferred)
- Strong understanding of National Employment Standards, Single Touch Payroll and superannuation compliance.

**Benefits for You**
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packagin
- g Flexible working condition
- s Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
- Professional and career development opportunitie
- s Multiple career pathway
- s Discounted gym membership
- s Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness progra
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