Human Resources Officer
0.8 FTE to 1.0 FTE
About us:
Rockingham Montessori School is a co-educational Pre Kindy – Yr. 12 School with over 300 students with sites located in Rockingham and Port Kennedy. Our School is small by design and has a wonderful community feel where every child and family is treated as an individual.
Description:
The school looks for experienced and suitably qualified applications for a Human Resources Officer position. The successful candidate will have Tertiary/TAFE qualifications in Human Resources and Payroll or equivalent, relevant experience and effective communication skills. Experience in a school setting is preferred but not essential. In this role, you will facilitate the full end to end payroll process and Human Resources administration.
A minimum of 1-2 years of HR and payroll experience is required for this role.
About the role:
Human Resources – Role and Responsibilities
· Provide an efficient and effective recruitment service, including advertising, screening, interview management, pre-employment checks and correspondence with candidates by following RMS's Staff Selection Policy.
· Manage and keep employee records using Citation HR.
· Prepare employee contracts and correspondence.
· Use skilled judgement to solve problems or escalate issues when there are no clear methods or procedures.
Payroll – Role and Responsibilities
· End to end fortnightly payroll processing for the school and childcare centres.
· Collating all payroll input documentation and ensuring all claims for salary, overtime, etc. are correct and authorised by approved personnel.
· Administration of payroll transactions in the school accounting GL system, TASS.
· Updating and keeping employee records, including leave, enterprise agreements, employee deductions, including salary sacrifice and other relevant documentation.
· Calculate termination pays, pay adjustments, and leave accruals.




· Calculations and payments of end of calendar year special payments such as leave loadings, and pro rata payments for staff.
· Process annual reconciliation of employee leave entitlements and superannuation.
· Provide correct internal Payroll reports for Finance and Board Committees as needed.
· Manage compliance with ATO/STP reporting requirements.
· Respond to phone and email queries to both staff and management.
Other Duties
· Provide support to the Business Manager and Administration Team.
· Fully utilise the school's Human Resources platform, Citation HR.
· Ad hoc duties as needed.
Selection Criteria:
· Tertiary/TAFE qualifications in Human Resources / Payroll.
Any tertiary qualification is acceptable for this role, although qualifications in Human Resources or Payroll are preferred.
· Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in using a Human Resources / Payroll enterprise system. Experience with TASS software is desirable, but not essential.
· Knowledge of payroll and tax related matters, including proven analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards, EBA and relevant employment conditions.
· Strong computer skills with ability in using Microsoft Office.
· Strong organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands without compromising standards of service or quality.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both written and verbal forms, a strong commitment to exceptional client service with external agencies, service providers and clients.
· WWC & Police Clearance.
Enquiries and Application:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter about their interest in the position and a resume outlining any additional supporting information addressed to: Vanessa Aikins, Principal via ******
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: *****pm Monday 13th July ****
The advertisement will expire by close of business.
Further general information on our school can be found on our website

📌 Human Resources Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Rockingham Montessori School
📍 Western Australia