Payroll Officer

**About us and the role**

Sarah Group is South Australia’s leading building and construction organisation for over 60 years. It is the parent entity to Sarah Constructions, the Longridge Group and Hindmarsh Plumbing employing over 400 people.

Our people are at the heart of our brand and our challenge is to ensure we are as **professiona**l, **respectful** and as ambitious on the inside as we are on the outside. We don’t see problems; we see solutions and we believe that **collaboration** drives **excellence**. If our values align with yours and you too share a passion for people and solutions, we want you in our team.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role by processing the weekly payroll ensuring it runs smoothly and is completed with a high level of accuracy. We are looking for someone who can participate in building a strong payroll function and be actively involved in process improvement.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to;
- Input weekly payroll data including finalisation of weekly and month end reports and EOY procedures
- Calculate commission payments, monthly statutory payments, and produce / input weekly payroll journals
- Ability to interpret awards and agreements to facilitate accurate payroll delivery
- Reviewing accuracy of apprentice invoices, code and enter the invoices that are issued from the apprentice providers each week into ERP for payment
- Complete superannuation and leave reconciliation calculations
- Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll function
- Assist Group Financial Controller as required

**You get what you work for**

Are there benefits to working here? You bet, joining Sarah Group has its rewards. You will have the opportunity to become part of a high-performing team culture that thrives on continuous improvement and service delivery. Not only will you enjoy a great working environment within a purpose-built modern office located just five minutes from the CBD, you will also enjoy:

- Salary continuance insurance
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 days of work/life balance leave, birthday leave and 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Great social events and casual Fridays
- Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing program including full health assessments, discounted gym membership with our corporate partner, discounted health insurance, annual flu vaccinations & access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

**You**

The successful applicant will have a strong customer service background, will be driven, flexible and passionate. You will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- Experience as a Payroll Officer in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- The ability to use initiative and have an eagerness to learn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal attributes
- The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and meticulous especially with numbers

**Are you up for it?**

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer