Snr Hr Consultant - Payroll (516280)

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Lead and manage the wider payroll team to deliver a high-quality payroll service, incorporating initiatives to build capability and a culture of continuous improvement and change resilience.
2. Manage the Department's Payroll systems, by administering and enhancing current systems and successfully developing and implementing new and innovative systems, with appropriate training, manuals and support for users. This includes the implementation of any new HR information systems or interfaces between current systems, in consultation with senior HR staff and stakeholders.
3. Manage, coordinate and participate in high level projects and initiatives to advance the efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and service delivery of the payroll team. This includes research and investigation, working in partnership with senior HR staff and working groups within the Agency or State Service.
4. Manage high-level, complex impacts to payroll, for example State Government elections and machinery of government changes.  
5. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, by maintaining a current knowledge of the applicable legislative framework; implementing legislative changes that affect employment groups within the Department and client organisations; and obtaining legislative and employment advice and rulings to resolve issues.

1. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team, with the proven ability to build staff capability, drive culture change and provide leadership during change.
2. Highly developed knowledge and demonstrated experience in managing Payroll/HR information systems, with the proven ability to develop, enhance and implement new systems. In addition, the ability to implement the payroll functions of new HR information systems or interfaces between current systems, in consultation with senior HR staff and key stakeholders.
3. Highly developed knowledge and demonstrated experience in payroll. The proven ability to initiate, manage and participate in high-level payroll projects to advance the delivery of high-quality payroll information and customer service, with an emphasis on continual improvement, automation and innovation. This includes the use of highly developed analytical skills and problem solving to identify possible solutions.
4. Ability to ensure payroll is compliant with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. This requires maintaining a current, working knowledge of the legislative framework that applies to the Department and client organisations and the ability use sound judgement to research, interpret and apply it to complex situations.

1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to:

• collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on high level projects and initiatives;
• Provide expert advice to payroll, employees and managers; and
• support users with the implementation of new systems and processes.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstration of equivalent level of skills are desirable.

 SoD - Snr HR Consultant - Payroll (516280) Jan24.docx

 SoD - Snr HR Consultant - Payroll (516280) Jan24.pdf

 Short Application - FAQs.DOCX

 Short Application - FAQs.pdf

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5*** or (03) 6270 5***.

Carly Robson 
Assistant Manager Human Resources
************@dpac.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03)6270 5***