Payroll Officer

Play a key role in our team in a purpose driven Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in our communities.

• Generous salary packaging options (pay less tax)
• Friendly, modern, and supportive working environment
• Hybrid work arrangement

Who are we?
Workways Australia - we get people connected. We're a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout Victoria, NSW, and Queensland. Workways is a community focused organisation committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.
About the opportunity
The Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, managing employee onboarding and termination and handling payroll inquiries. You'll also manage statutory obligations, including Payroll Tax, Portable Long Service Leave and Superannuation. The Payroll Officer shall also maintain our TechnologyOne HRIS system and provide comprehensive payroll reporting.
With flexibility regarding the location, there is an opportunity to work within our offices and from home.
Location: Can be based at Brisbane South, Gold Coast (QLD) or Gipplsand (VIC) Region
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Being a Payroll Officer involves:
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Carry out the end to end management of the fortnightly payrun, including timesheet and auto-pay employees; encompassing STP requirements.
• Ensure fortnightly payrun processes are undertaken within the appropriate delegation and that approval issues are identified and escalated in a timely manner.
• Management of the montly superannuation process via the use of a clearing house.
• Complete payroll end of month and end of year processing, liaising with the Finance Team to ensure reconciliation, and meeting applicable FBT reporting requirements.
• Maintain employee masterfile (payroll personnel) records within the cloud-based payroll solution.
• Input of onboarding information for new employees and changes in details information for existing employees; checking to ensure no errors based on information provided by the employee.
• Communicate with and action information from the external salary packaging provider.
• Provide accurate advice to management regarding industrial relations from a payroll application perspective.

About You:
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who thrives in a busy and diverse role.

• A strong service-minded approach with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Relevant experience within the payroll function.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in TechnologyOne is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What we will also Offer You

• Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay up to $15,900 per year
• Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members
• Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance
• Access to discounts for everyday shopping purchases
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Ongoing development opportunities, individual training budget and career growth

Come work with us:
To apply for this position, and to obtain a position description please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal. Your application should include a resume and cover letter.
This position will close 6th February 2024 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Everyone is welcome. Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.
Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
Desired Skills and Experience
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