Senior Payroll Officer (F/T) - Embracia Aged Care Homes & Early Learning Centre

Please note: this position is based in Kew East VIC.

About Embracia

Embracia is a privately owned, values-led organisation operating across aged care and early learning.

We operate two aged care homes and an Early Learning Centre in Kyneton, with a third aged care home currently under construction in Kyneton as part of our continued growth.

The Role

- Manage and process fortnightly payroll across Embracia's aged care and early learning services.

- Interpret and apply relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts and Fair Work legislation.

- Manage the processing of new starters, terminations, leave, salary adjustments and payroll variations.

- Generate fortnightly payroll reports for management approval.

- Manage superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG, month-end processes and year-end payroll activities.

- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll journals.

- Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.

- Maintain payroll data integrity and employee records in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

- Support payroll audits, compliance reviews and payroll system improvements.

- Assist with payroll reporting and analysis for management and finance teams.

- Provide mentoring and guidance to the Junior Payroll Officer as required.

- Assist with finance and HR projects as required.

About you

- Minimum three years' experience in payroll processing, preferably within aged care and/or early learning.





- High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail and well-developed problem-solving skills.

- Professional and effective communication skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within structured payroll cycles.

- Experience interpreting and applying Industrial Relations legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

- Confidence using payroll and rostering systems, with experience in iChris, Xero and Humanforce highly regarded.

- Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements, including PAYG, WorkCover, payroll tax, superannuation and long service leave.

- Strong commitment to confidentiality, privacy and professional integrity.

This is an ideal role for an experienced payroll professional who is reliable, detail-oriented and confident managing payroll independently, and who has strong understanding on payroll process, take ownership of the task and accountability.

Why Join Embracia?

- Supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Prospect to contribute to a growing, values-driven organisation.

- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Competitive salary package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is reliable, detail-oriented and confident managing end-to-end payroll functions. You will take ownership of payroll processes, support continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes across Embracia.

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