Job Description
The Position
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We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll.
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Working closely with theHR team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 500employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while providing support on payroll-related queries and employment conditions. This role is initially offered as a temporary assignment with the potential for extension.
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Key Responsibilities
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Process weekly and monthly end-to-end payroll for approximately 500 employees.
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Partner closely with the HR team to ensure payroll changes, current starters, terminations and employee records are processed accurately.
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Respond to payroll enquiries from employees, managers and HR in a timely and professional manner.
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Interpret and apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements, working collaboratively with HR to ensure compliance.
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Calculate termination payments, leave entitlements and salary packaging reconciliations.
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Prepare and reconcile payroll journals,
ledger accounts and payroll reporting.
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Ensure ATO, Superannuation and statutory obligations are processed within required timeframes.
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Process annual pay reviews, step increases and end-of-financial-year payroll requirements, including STP.
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Maintain payroll procedures and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.
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Skills & Experience
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Extensive experience processing end-to-end payroll, ideally for ******* employees.
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Demonstrated experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Australian payroll legislation.
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Previous experience using MicrOpay will be highly regarded.
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Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy and reconciliation skills.
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Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across payroll systems.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across Finance, HR and the wider business.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
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A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies.
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