Payroll Officer

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detentions training and education sectors operating Job Corps centres, correctional facilities, detention centres, prison and detention medical departments and workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities and we are proud of the incredible work our +8,500 employees do providing support, giving hope and providing opportunities for a better life.

About the role:

As a Payroll Officer, the role is as follows; processing fortnightly and monthly payroll, manual checking of data, applying required adjustments to payroll at the centre. Maintaining payroll systems and data records for the Payroll Metrics system or other system as applicable, including employee master files, leave management, register maintenance, sickness and overtime reports, contracts, awards, employee records, and all other associated records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate processing of all payroll transactions in accordance with the procedures
• Verify working hours and pay rates according to legislative and contract requirements
• Handle any issues regarding employee wage payments and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Track employee absences and record accordingly
• Familiarise and comply with all legislation, regulations, Company policies, procedures and standards (and any amendments which may be made from time to time) applicable to your position

Key Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or similar role
• Demonstrated experience in computerised payroll procedures in an operating environment with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of computer software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing
• Ability to work under pressure and develop work strategies to achieve deadlines
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality on all matters

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Proudly promoting a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity, Secure Journeys instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity.

We celebrate diversity in our workplace and therefore welcome applications from all people who believe they have the skills and abilities to truly make a difference for our business.