Payroll Officer

Who we are: Connections - with our customers, our people, and the communities we serve - are at the centre of everything we do. Put simply, our business is focused on people, and empowering them to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives. We established Zenitas in 2016 with the aim of providing people with quality health and care services in their own homes and in the community. The name 'Zenitas' comes from Latin and means 'peak health' - something that factors into everything we do. Zenitas has grown through acquisitions of like-minded, customer-focused businesses, to offer a diverse range of services that include aged care, disability services and accommodation, general practice medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, and dietetic services. The Opportunity: We are operating in a space that's only going to get bigger, more innovative & increasingly dynamic. As a Payroll Officer you will be joining an industry leading healthcare organisation located in the Eastern Suburbs, with flexibility to also work from home. This exciting opportunity will be supporting a network of over 2500 staff nationally. As a Payroll Officer, reporting to the National Payroll Manager, you will work within our Operations team to prepare, analyse and investigate operational and payroll information Please Note: This role is a hybrid role, you will be working from home and office located in Norwood You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payrolls
• Prepare complex payroll data input including Award Interpretation, terminations and leave reconciliations
• Identify system errors and implement corrective action where required
• Entering new starters, terminations and variations
• Submission of quarterly portable long service leave reports
• Payroll reconciliations and EOM requirements
• Be responsible for checking, quality control and maintenance of records
• Proactively resolve any payroll related queries
• Develop and perform standard reporting queries in the relevant payroll software or in Excel to identify inconsistencies

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 2 years + of end-to-end payroll processing experience is a must
• Experience at an advanced level in using and developing reports, data manipulation and maintenance in Excel.
• Experience with Tech One desirable, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail & high level of accuracy and communication both written and verbal.
• Data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capability to work efficiently from home and office-based environments.

Additionally, you will require:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months)
• Covid-19 Vaccination

What we Offer

• Flexible work initiatives
• Employee of the month
• Shine Awards
• WhereFit - Fitness perks and discounts
• Retail discounts
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Annual performance reviews

We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care and we listenand connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine. "We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people." "We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant"