Payroll Officer

Description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and payroll accuracy? We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate preparation, processing and payment of wages for staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. The Payroll Officer is responsible for the administration of documentation systems and controls of staff employment details, entitlements and correspondence. 

Key responsibilities:

• End to end processing of company payroll.
• Maintenance of payroll systems.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries.
• Maintaining leave, sick and overtime reports.
• Applying awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime and shift allowances.
• Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations.
• Payroll administration.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Other duties as required by the organisation from time to time in accordance with the skills and competencies of the employee.

Requirements

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Completion of minimum Yr 11 Certificate of Education.
• Excellent computer skills.

Desirable:

• Cert III in Business (Administration).
• 3 Years experience in the processing of payroll.
• Experience in office administration.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Relocation assistance negotiable
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.