Human Resources And Payroll Officer

From humble beginnings, my client has grown from a small to a successful SA story over the past 30 years. 

With a strong emphasis on providing a positive workplace culture, they have a diverse workforce and a strong track record of staff retention. Their leaders lead by example, and provide an environment where staff are truly valued and not just a number. 

Due to a planned retirement of a long-term staff member, they have engaged us to assist in recruiting a HR/P Payroll Officer to join their small, friendly team. A detailed position description is available upon receiving your application. Please note that there is an option for this role to be a full-time position or a 0.8 FTE position. 

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR/ Payroll Officer will be responsible for Payroll Management, HR and Payroll Systems, WorkCover Reporting, Compliance and other administrative duties.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Manage end to end payroll for fortnightly and monthly pays for approximately 100 employees (using Employment Hero). 
• Prepare EOM/ EOY/ Monthly, in conjunction with Finance Department. 
• Maintain knowledge of EBA.
• Process and provide reports on Workers Compensation to WorkCover/ EML. 
• Support/ develop systems/ procedures relation to taxation, Superannuation benefits and claims management. 
• Develop and maintain HR and Payroll reporting to senior leadership.
• Support HR Manager in coordinating activities including recruitment, contracts of employment, induction and training.
• Ability to validate systems set up and data integrity and resolve business queries independently.  
• Coordinate and manage administration tasks across the group.
• Ensure all statutory payroll, superannuation and HR compliance requirements are achieved.
• Optimize the services/ benefits from Employment Hero. 
• Be the Subject Matter Expert on Payroll / Leave, taking accountability on educating staff and management/ usage of leave entitlements. 
• Provide training to new and existing staff on Employment Hero self-service. 
• Other administrative duties as required. 

The successful candidate is an experienced HR/ Payroll Officer who enjoys learning new things and working in a diverse role, where you can make this role your own! 

• Previous experience in running end to end payroll, experience and knowledge in HR admin, interpretation of awards. 
• Ability to deliver high levels of customer service with a focus on solutions.
• Good time management, problem-solving mindset, proactive attitude and strong communication skills. 
• Someone with an inquisitive mindset and strikes a good balance of learning how the business works and also implementing new initiatives (new ways of doing things). 

• Positive workplace culture with a people-first mindset driven by leaders who lead by example. 
• Permanent position offered either as full-time or 0.8 FTE.  
• Competitive remuneration package. 
• Flexible workplace arrangements negotiable.
• Exciting role where your experience can make a difference to the company. 
• Positions are available for an immediate start or subject to notice period of the successful candidate.
• Friendly, cohesive team environment.

To apply online, please click the on the link below. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact James Ng through email *****@peoplespacesa.com.au.