Payroll Officer
2 days ago
**Introduction**:
The Opportunity
Shared Services are looking to recruit a Payroll Officer to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.
In this role, you will administer payroll for allocated agencies and parishes, ensuring timely service and compliance with all requirements. You will work closely with People and Culture to ensure staff appointments are accurately recorded within the payroll system and help prepare internal reports that contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
We offer a modern, open-plan office environment, complete with a nearby café and a supportive team. Flexibility is important to us, and we can offer hybrid working arrangements once you have completed the necessary in-house training.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
- 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays).
- Paid parental leave.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
- Modern office facilities.
- Onsite café.
Join us today
**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/Criteria
- Demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge and experience of payroll processing, working with a range of awards and agreements (Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role).
- Strong customer service ethic and total focus on servicing payroll customers (both employees and management).
- Ability to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines in a high volume work area.
- Demonstrated level of experience with MS Office Suite - including MS Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including effective telephone manner.
- Demonstrated administrative ability, organisational skills, effective time management, and ability to work independently and in a team based environment.
**Qualifications**:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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