Payroll Officer

Vets Central is on a mission to become Australia's leading veterinary partner, supporting the delivery of quality veterinary services to the community. Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for an additional Payroll Officer to join our awesome (even if we do say so ourselves) support office team on a full-time basis in Bundall.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be part of a dynamic and high performing finance team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with the processing of our fortnightly payroll for our team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our support office in Bundall, Gold Coast.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Ensuring all team members are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assisting with payroll projects and time and attendance systems and process changes.
- Assist in preparing and interpreting payroll reports to help the operational team drive improvements and efficiencies.
- Maintain team member records in accordance with legislative requirements
- General support to other departments If required.

**About You**
- To be successful in this role you will have: _
- A sound understanding of the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award [MA000118] (preferred but not essential) or of modern awards.
- An in-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing, having been exposed to a complex payroll
- Relevant experience with large multisite payroll processes (desirable).
- Proficiency in relevant payroll and time & attendance software such as Elmo, Keypay, Payroll Metrics and Human Force (desirable)
- Intermediate excel experience (pivot tables, formulas, workbook management)
- Attention to detail and accuracy with complementary organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strict compliance in confidentiality
- Experience in providing advice and support to Senior Managers on Payroll matters.

**What is on offer**:

- Wages in line with experience that is reviewed in accordance with personal development, achievements, and company growth
- Flexible work practices with the ability to work one day a week from home or a 9 day fortnight
- Breakfast is on us
- Friday afternoon drinks with the team
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program - Your wellbeing is very important to us
- Qualified Mental Health First Aiders - We are recognised as a ‘Skilled Mental Health First Aid®’ workplace
- Monthly massages in the office
- Free carparking
- Bring your pet to work days
- A beautiful modern office and fun working environment (opposite HOTA)
- Great work perks, including discounts with over 100 national retailers, fun social events, and more
- Friendship, challenge, support, fun, diversity, and satisfaction
- We look after our team and value everyone’s professionalism, integrity, and love of animals.

**_Please note:_**_ At present, we will not be engaging with external recruiters for this role and only successful applicants will be contacted._