Payroll Support Officer

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities. CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Support Officer to join our team here in Cairns fulltime.

About the role

The Payroll Support Officer is responsible for assisting in the processing of CEQ payroll and the processing function while ensuring payroll compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include
• Compliance in rostering at processing stage
• Answering payroll enquiries and providing timely resolution to any enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining annual leave, sick leave, and overtime reports
• Assist with managing a high-volume casual employee work force administration
• Maintaining accurate employee data, and currency of all registers associated with employee information
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and payment of the company's 400+ personnel on a fortnightly basis if required
• Providing technical advice with respect to employment regulations
• Analysis and production of data and reports
• Extensive knowledge and interpretation of multiple awards
• Using Pronto and Human Force
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Maintain files in accordance with audit requirements
• Assist with the provision of monthly payroll reports
• Monitor WH&S to ensure staff safety and a safe workplace
• Undertake other duties to ensure compliance in personal files

What you’ll need to be considered - Essential Requirements

• Speed and accuracy are essential for data entry
• Strong EBA / AWARDS knowledge 
• High level understanding of MS EXCEL
• Capability and proficiency in all areas of payroll and confident in a standalone environment.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office application

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with
  strategic goals
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality
• High level written and oral communication skills
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Essential Qualifications/Education/Skills and/or Experience/Licenses

• Current open “c” class Queensland driver’s license

Your new company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 30 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Mobile phone
• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options) 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close on February  06 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.