Senior Payroll Officer

a&co recruitment Partners are delighted to be partnering with a large community focussed organisation in the Northern suburbs to recruit for a Senior Payroll Officer, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Currently using Tech One for their Payroll and looking to implement a new system towards the end of 2024.  The successful Payroll Officer will have involvement in this implementation process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to manage the full payroll process for 400+ employees.
• Review and maintain employee details and deductions in the payroll system.
• Verify data from time sheets and salaries.
• Process payroll and one-off payments in compliance with statutory requirements and internal procedures.
• Handle termination and redundancy payments, including calculations as needed.
• Review payroll-related costing and allocations, including leave accruals.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and maintain superannuation schedules.
• Process employee payments for Worker’s Compensation and Income Protection entitlements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and interpretation of awards and legislation.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with other departments. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in payroll administration ideally within large, complex organisations. 
• Experience with manual calculations and payroll systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Donna Thomas in the Adelaide office on 0448 204*** or apply via the link provided.
Additional information

• Northern Suburbs location with free on-site parking
• Immediate Start
• 12 month contract