Payroll Officer

4 days ago

Hobart, Australia Hobart City Council Full time

**Unit**: Corporate Services Network
**Location**: Town Hall, Macquarie Street, Hobart City
**Employment status**: Permanent Full-time
**Classification**: Municipal Officer Level 2
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme_nt 2021_
**Salary range**: $70,381 to $83,236 per annum + 13% superannuation.

**About the role**:
As a Payroll Officer at City of Hobart, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our team. You'll be the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert advice and resolving issues while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This is a dynamic role where you’ll also support report generation, assist with software upgrades, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Role accountabilities include:

- Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, offering advice and resolving issues.
- Accurately process payroll transactions (e.g., overtime, allowances, taxation, superannuation, leave).
- Maintain payroll data integrity and ensure compliance with award and statutory requirements.
- Prepare routine reports on pay, leave, and superannuation for management and external agencies.
- Assist with testing payroll software upgrades and suggest improvements.
- Ensure payroll forms and procedures are updated and maintained.
- Provide advice on pay, leave, and superannuation, escalating non-routine matters as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all tasks.

Learn more about the role: Position Description - Payroll Officer

**About you**:
You’re an experienced numbers professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy. You thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong problem-solving skills, and can manage multiple tasks effectively. Proficient in payroll systems (or similar) and Microsoft Office, you’re adaptable to new software and committed to maintaining compliance. You’re also a team player who brings excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to every task. If you have a background in Payroll, HR, Finance, or Accounting and enjoy delivering great results, we’d love to hear from you

**About us**:
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**How to apply**:
**Applications close 11:59 pm AEDT Sunday 27 October 2024.**

**Before you begin**:
**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.

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