Senior Hr Officer - Payroll

Our State Government client requires a Senior HR Officer with a strong background in processing payroll to undertake the following duties:

Payroll processing and production
* ensure payroll processing and advice complies with relevant legislation, industrial instruments
and government policies and circulars
* provide a responsive customer service in relation to payroll and related enquiries
* provide direction and support to other payroll personnel to achieve outcomes
* take responsibility for work, delegating accordingly to meet timeframes and priorities
* undertake complex payroll claims and reviews
* quality assures fortnightly payroll
* take responsibility for ensuring fortnightly payroll is completed within agreed timeframes and at a
high level of accuracy
* ensures payroll processes are documented and up to date

Advisory and support
* manage communication with system providers and meet contractual conditions
* contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures
* support the wider HR team, providing reporting support to meet operational needs
* liaise with finance on interface issues including payroll and superannuation
* work with other employees to support time recording systems
* conduct research into HR matters as required
* contribute to analysis and evaluation of processes, systems and reports in relation to
operational HR services
* consult with stakeholders and builds relationships across the organisation to achieve results
* engage with other public sector agencies to gain support and cooperation on payroll related
matters
* actively identify and take responsibility for development and implementation of continuous
improvement opportunities

This role offers an immediate start on a 3 month contract with possible extension. Experience with systems Ascender, ELMO and Aurion is highly regarded. Experience working within a Govt department is essential.

Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered.

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