McCosker Contracting is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our HR team based in Gladstone, Queensland. This role offers Monday to Friday work, flexible hours, and a casual arrangement for 6 months. The position reports to the Senior Payroll Officer and is responsible for timely and accurate processing of payroll, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support payroll processing and issue resolution, and maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
Responsibilities
Assist with accurate preparation, verification, and processing of weekly wages
Assist with payroll data entry and administrative tasks
Validate conditions of the MCPL Enterprise Agreement, NES, Modern Awards and individual contracts
Accurately accrue and process employee leave entitlements
Maintain payroll records to support quality processes and audits
Attend to payroll queries and discrepancies in a skilled and timely manner
Experience and Skills
Minimum 2 years of experience in a payroll or similar role
Qualification or training in payroll, business, bookkeeping, or equivalent experience
Robust knowledge of applicable Up-to-date Awards
Proven ability to work within established payroll systems and processes
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and record keeping
Effective communication and stakeholder liaison skills
Intermediate skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Knowledge of the civil construction industry (desirable)
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