Senior Payroll Officer<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join one of Melbourne's most sought-after employers on a 6-month fixed term contract. Our client is a globally recognised industry leader in the retail industry, with outstanding offices located walking distance from Richmond station.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Working as part of a payroll team of 5, you will be responsible for processing end-to-end payroll for 1500+ employees, ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and to a high level of accuracy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this role you will benefit from working within a high performing team, with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days a week. You will be entitled to health and wellbeing initiatives, a lucrative product allowance and staff discount program, and plenty of opportunities for personal development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This role is set to commence 3<sup>rd</sup> June 2024 on an initial 6-month fixed term contract.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Processing of fortnight pays to 1500 team members in HR3 (weekly pay cycle).</li><li>Checking timesheets received through Time & Attendance system.</li><li>Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and contracts.</li><li>Processing new starters, change jobs, and separations/terminations.</li><li>Processing of annual leave and sick leave.</li><li>Calculating long service leave balances as per legislations.</li><li>Assist with pay related enquiries from team members, management, etc.</li><li>Prepare and lodge of payroll tax (monthly).</li><li>Updating and maintaining payroll records.</li><li>Supporting Payroll Manager in ad hoc reporting.</li><li>Any other payroll related duties as required.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">To be successful, you will need to be able to demonstrate:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>A minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing.</li><li>Previous experience of processing in a large, high volume, payroll department.</li><li>Intermediate level of excel skills (i.e., lookups, pivots, conditional formatting)</li><li>Proven ability to meet deadlines, good organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Sound understanding of payroll legislation and process.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: <a href="http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne">http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Job Reference: 06810-0012971375</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5zdGV2ZW5zLjI0OTcyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Senior Payroll Officer | Ongoing Temp | CBD | Immediate<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Our Client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to work in an organisation that excels with its service delivery and prides itself on being an employer of choice.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The payroll team is currently undergoing a period of transformation and requires assistance as they undertake a number of changes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the Finance Manager this role will see you take ownership of the payroll process. Your duties will include:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Timely and accurate payroll processing</li><li>Understanding & interpretation of EBAs and awards</li><li>Payroll reconciliation</li><li>Employee database maintenance including the adding of new employees</li><li>Payroll compliance, superannuation, payroll tax, workers' compensation, PAYG</li><li>Testing of payroll systems</li><li>Updating of policies and procedures</li><li>Month-end reporting</li><li>Payroll query resolution</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The position is moving quickly, making it the perfect fit for Candidates immediately available for work.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The following attributes will also be highly advantageous:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Ability to take ownership of a role</li><li>A high degree of accuracy & ability to work to deadlines</li><li>Experience and working knowledge with payroll systems</li><li>Ability to quickly pick up systems & processes</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Understanding of awards & EBAs</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This role will allow the opportunity to work from home as well as in the office.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: <a href="http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne">http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Job Reference No:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1G3w00000Ipop1">06810-0012958146</a></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhlbi5sYW5naGFtbWVyLjE4MjMyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Senior Payroll Officer<p><strong>Join Dynamic Team as a Senior Payroll Officer in Wembley!</strong><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Wembley<br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Education</p><p>Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role? Our esteemed client, a leading private organization in the education sector, is looking for a dedicated Senior Payroll Officer to manage their payroll operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Fortnightly Payroll Processing: Manage and process payroll for 300-500+ staff members efficiently and accurately.</li><li>Leave Allowance Processing: Ensure leave allowances are processed in accordance with industry awards/EBA.</li><li>Onboarding & Terminations: Oversee the onboarding of new employees and handle terminations with professionalism and compliance.</li><li>Payroll Reconciliation: Perform detailed payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What On Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.</li><li>Convenient Parking: Free on-site parking is available for all employees.</li><li>Meals: Benefit from two complimentary meals per day.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in payroll processing and administration.</li><li>Strong understanding of industry awards and leave allowances.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and innovative team within the education sector. With flexible working conditions, convenient amenities, and a focus on professional growth, our client offers an enriching work environment where you can thrive.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Interested in applying? We want to hear from you! Simply, send us your resume by clicking on the apply button below. Your application will be evaluated within 3 working days.</p><p><strong>Please note we will only get in touch with shortlisted applicants.</strong></p><p>For further enquiries, please contact Jessica Shanks at Robert Half's Perth branch via email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>).</p><p><em>Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law. </em></p><p>Learn more about our Perth recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-perth">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-perth</a><br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuMDcwNjYuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">