Payroll Services Officer

Randstad is currently partnered with a Colac based Client seeking a Payroll Officer on a temporary assignment for 3-4 months with possibility to extend.

Your new role

You will work a minimum of 37.50 hours each week, providing Payroll support to the Finance & Customer Service team at a pay rate of $44.61/hr + super

Responsibilities will include:

Payroll processing

• To undertake all fortnightly payroll activities for the organisation.
• Assess time sheets, leave applications and travel claim forms for appropriate payment entitlements in accordance with the current enterprise agreement.
• Perform the reconciliation and dispatch of payroll deductions to relevant organisations including the Australian Taxation Office, superannuation schemes, medical schemes and insurance companies as required.
• Maintain Organisation's payroll master records.
• Process accident and compensation related payments, redundancies and terminations.
• Calculate and perform any payroll related adjustments, including back pays, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Assist with keeping the organisation Hierarchy updated in the Authority system as the organisation structure changes over time.
• Reconcile General Ledger payroll accounts, including all deductions and allowances, and any items in the Payroll suspense account.
• Assist with producing management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for inclusion in Executive, Internal and Audit Committee agendas.
• Provide payroll costing analysis from time to time as requested by management, including figures for quarterly reports and monthly Executive Management reports.

• Process and reconcile Leave Applications.
• Arrange for the transfer of Long Service Leave entitlements internally and other organisations in accordance with the current Long Service Leave regulations.
• Maintain accurate leave registers and provide appropriate data for the end of financial year requirements.

• Undertake the administration of organisation's obligations under superannuation legislation including the verification, reconciliation and processing of all reports and data transfers to Vision Super.
• Reconcile General Ledger superannuation account reconciliations and ensure all payments are made on a regular basis.

What you'll need to succeed

• Analytical, problem solving and investigative skills
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word and general computer system administration
• Experience in a customer focused role
• Experience working in a payroll environment

**Please note, to be considered for this role, you MUST:

• Full working rights within Australia
• Based in Victoria, preferably in or near Colac.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email on ***********@randstad.com.au

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