AddressCommunity Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Manager to join our team here in Cairns fulltime.
About the role
This position reports to the General Manager Corporate Services and is responsible for managing the payroll processing function including processing approximately 400 pays and ensuring compliance with payroll processing and associated financial management compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include
- Managing the full function payroll for 400 employees.
- Managing a high-volume casual employee work force.
- Calculation of various payroll related payments such as superannuation, WorkCover, payroll tax and salary sacrificing.
- Maintaining accurate employee data and providing technical advice with respect to employment regulations.
- Manage employees.
- Analysis and production of data and reports from systems.
- Providing timely resolution to any enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to streamline payrolls, improve efficiencies and conduct system configurations and troubleshooting.
- Extensive knowledge and interpretation of multiple awards.
- Using Pronto and strong EXCEL skills to process payroll.
- Provision of monthly payroll reports
- Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
- Undertake other duties to ensure compliance in personal files.
What you’ll need to be considered - Essential Requirements
- Speed and accuracy are essential for data entry.
- Strong EBA / AWARDS knowledge is ESSENTIAL.
- Fully capable and proficient in all areas of payroll and confident in a standalone environment.
- Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office application.
- Work constructively in a team environment.
- A willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment where respect for and a desire to gain an understanding of traditional Torres Strait Islander culture and customs is an absolute necessity.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
- High level written and oral communication skills.
- Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will supervise the Payroll Officer.
Essential Qualifications/Education/Skills and/or Experience/Licenses
- Current open “c” class Queensland driver’s license
Your new company
CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 30 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.
Our Culture
CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.
Our key benefits:
- Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
- Opportunity for career growth
- Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Laptop & Mobile phone
- 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
- Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close on May 29, 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
