Position Description
Department: Finance
Title: Payroll Officer
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration
Payroll Officer
The Payroll Officer will be responsible for multiple fortnightly payrolls using MYOB and in-house HRIS, Employment Hero to support Alcro internal employees and client (outsourced) payroll services.
Summary
- Full time: flexibility to work from home
- Yarraville; drive to work/free parking
- Great culture in a friendly & supportive environment
- Quarterly Paid Wellness Day
Main Responsibilities
- Create, maintain and update accurate employee payroll records in a timely manner
- Fortnightly processing of timesheets and payroll including payment of PAYG and ABN contractors
- Monitoring the Payroll inbox and responding to employee and contractor queries in a timely manner
- Interpretation of policies, legislation, awards and agreements to ensure accuracy of payroll and to provide accurate and timely advice
- Processing payment of superannuation contributions of employees within required timeframes
- Timely calculation and processing of Workers Compensation wage claims
- Accurate calculation and reconciliation of various leave accruals as required
- Accurate calculation of other payments as required
- Ensure confidentiality when completing all payroll duties and exercise discretion when speaking with colleagues
- Assist with the development of any policies, procedures and forms related to payroll in line with continuous improvement and quality
- Contribute to regular payroll reporting and provide reports as required
- Support Head of Finance & Administration with payroll and other finance administrative activities as able.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour)
- Proven experience and competence in the use of payroll systems
- Experience providing an end-to-end payroll service and support including the interpretation of information from relevant industrial instruments
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Switched on and able to work at a fast pace
- Self-reliant with a proven work ethic
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Key Selection Criteria
- Mandatory (5+ years’ experience)
- Managing multiple or large complex payrolls across varied industry settings
- Excellent knowledge and experience in all aspects of MYOB
- Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven knowledge of Australian statutory requirements and Fair Work legislation as it relates to employee entitlements
- Desirable (1-2 years’ experience)
- EBA Interpretation
- Experience working within a professional services setting supporting multiple customers (employees/contractors)
- Bonus
- Familiar with Employment Hero HRIS
- Exposure to NZ payroll processes and statutory requirements
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple payrolls
- Highly organised with a can-do attitude and able to work autonomously
- Personable and friendly attitude
