Junior Payroll Officer

Job Description

As a Payroll Officer, you play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for two of our portfolios. Your responsibilities span a range of tasks, from end-to-end payroll processing to liaising with stakeholders. The responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Completion of end-to-end payroll processing for the two portfolios for approximately 1,400 within the required time frame
• Investigate and promptly resolve any payroll platform issues to maintain the integrity of payroll data
• Maintain and manage timesheet data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Investigating discrepancies in timesheet data and resolving them with the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Preparation and distribution of contracts
• Assisting with the completion of the monthly and EOY payroll tax submissions
• Assisting with workers' compensation claims, payments and reimbursements
• Assisting with the upload of monthly superannuation contributions
• Assisting in the completion of EOFY payroll tasks, including reconciliations and reporting
• Manage staff onboarding and offboarding processes, collaborating with managers and colleagues ensuring a smooth onboarding experience
• Monitor and track changes in employee status, movements within the portfolio, and any other relevant details
• Calculate and investigate backpays, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Answering and providing guidance on payroll and award-related questions to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as support teams for third party payroll vendors or child support agents
• Ability to interpret awards and relevant legislation to ensure precise payroll calculations
• Filing and archiving of payroll information
• Any ad hoc duties as required by the payroll manager

Qualifications

• Accounting experience
• Excited to learn, good problem solver, thinks outside the box, attention to detail, switched on and someone who’s friendly.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your payroll career within a growing team. You'll work alongside a supportive payroll manager, gain exposure to a dynamic office environment, and play an important role in delivering a seamless payroll experience for our team members.