Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Flex People Group Full time $100,000 - $115,000 per year
  • Join a large national community driven organisation experiencing growth
  • Transformation period, change from Preceda to UKG payroll system.
  • Hawthorn location with hybrid work options
  • $100,000 - $115,000 + Super

About the Client

A highly respected and recognisable community driven organisation renowned for excellence in client service delivery. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a stable Finance team as a National Payroll Specialist on a full-time on-going basis.

About the Opportunity

Reporting , and working in a collaborative and supportive environment across other areas including HR and Shared Services, key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

  • Monitor the accuracy of all payroll, position and leave related data in the payroll system to ensure data integrity for management and external reports.
  • Interpret and stay up-to-date with changes to Enterprise Agreements (Aged Care) to ensure accuracy of pay.
  • Prepare and process the fortnightly and monthly payroll for permanent and casual staff.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and industrial instruments.
  • Provide high-level payroll advice to senior management and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, supporting audits and reporting requirements.
  • Process timesheets and hours for casuals via the Time and Attendance system.
  • Processing, reconciling and clearing month end figures.
  • Offer timely and accurate resolutions of payroll related queries.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in payroll processes.
  • Ensure all interactions are handled with the highest level of confidentiality, sensitivity, and empathy, respecting employee privacy and concerns.

Skills and Experience

To be considered, you will have the following skills:

  • At least 5 years experience in coordinating a range of end-to-end payroll services including knowledge of and ability to comply with payroll procedures, awareness of tax obligations and the relevant legislation.
  • UKG Payroll system experience ideal.
  • Ability to guide and provide timely service and response to staff at all levels on payroll related enquiries.
  • Strong Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation within the aged care, healthcare, or community related sector ideal but not mandatory.
  • Self-starter with a proactive and solutions focused approach.
  • Solid Microsoft Office Package experience.
  • Sound communication skills, verbal and written.

On Offer

Our Client offers more than just a job. On top of an attractive salary package of $110,000 - $115,000 + superannuation, on offer is an opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team, access an enviable suite of employee benefits, access to hybrid work and on-going professional development and the opportunity to join a reputable organisation.

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