Payroll Officer

Wenona is seeking an organised and skilled Payroll Officer to join our team. The role supports the Payroll & Systems Coordinator in processing the payroll for all staff members within the School. This is achieved through a broad range of payroll support to meet the needs and functions of the Finance team.

The Payroll Officer plays an important role providing efficient, informative and timely payroll support to all staff members. It focuses on processing end to end payroll, as well as reporting, calculating and attending to various payroll inquiries. The Payroll Officer will work closely and collaboratively with the Finance team in the Business Office.

• End to end fortnightly payroll processing including new starters, timesheets, leave management, superannuation, salary packaging, employee updates and terminations.
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data in a timely manner.
• Verifying calculations of pay, entitlements, or disbursements prior to processing.
• Maintenance of payroll master data information.
• Assist with processing month end payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the wider HR team with data and reporting activities.
• Providing exceptional customer service to staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Interpreting and applying the Independent Schools NSW Multi-Enterprise Agreement.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when dealing with payroll information.
• Supporting the finance team with Accountant, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties during busy periods.

• Payroll experience essential, with knowledge of systems (Access MicrOpay experience desirable), award interpretation and law.
• Proven reconciliation skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Accounting or similar qualification desirable

This is a permanent full-time position. 

This role requires the successful applicant to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and to be fully COVID vaccinated. You will also be required to provide a recent NSW Police Check (completed within the last three months).

For more details about the role and requirements, please refer to the attached role description.

To be successful in this role, you will bring relevant payroll experience and systems knowledge. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to details, and the ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will drive efficiency and accuracy within the Finance team, whilst embodying the values of the School, and promoting Wenona in a positive manner.

Applications should be submitted via Greenhouse and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check)

11:59pm, Tuesday 14 May, 2024