AddressExciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a fast-paced office in Rockhampton
Your new company
Join a Boarding School that boasts over 125 years of experience in the education of Primary and Senior School students, beginning from Prep to Grade 12. They are the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia.
Your new role
In this role you will find yourself carrying out duties including but not limitedto;
- Preparing and processing the fortnightly payroll for the school, including leave accruals (400 employees)
- Ensuring all payroll documentation is completed, verified and approved
- Attending to employee payroll enquiries and queries
- Administering superannuation, tax, payroll deductions and other payments
- Calculating employment termination payments, pay increases, backpays and overpayment recovery
- Performing manual payroll calculations, such as leave loading and proportion of salaries
- Preparing statistical and government payroll information, such as census
- Preparing the annual Workcover declaration of wages
- Preparing statements of service, letters of offer, contracts and appointment letters for staff
- Working with the HR & Compliance Manager to resolve payroll matters and maintain personnel files
- Managing all worker’s compensation claims in accordance with existing policy and procedures
- Performing other duties as directed by the HR & Compliance Manager
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will require the following;
- Minimum of 3 years experience in end-to-end payroll experience of at least three years’ in a large-sized organisation and exposure to a diverse range of Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage work with high attention to detail;
- Proficient in the use of computerised payroll and time and attendance systems, preferably Sage MicroPay and TimeTarget;
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, with a particular focus on Excel Spreadsheet
- Highly regarded but not essential previous experience within the Education System / Non-for profit
- Current Blue Card and the ability to Pass a pre-employment Police Check
- Experience in the preparation of financial reports;
- Strong Verbal and written Communication
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is what you have been looking for! With an immediate start at their office based in Rockhampton on an initial 15-month Permanent Contract with opportunity of extension. The position offers an attractive salary depending on experience, from $78,000 a year + Super. Enjoy a great work-life balance, working full-time Monday to Friday with a total of 38 hours per week.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Caitlyn Bonaventura now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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