Payroll Officer

Flex People Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible work options

Employee benefits

Job summary

Flex People Group is assisting a leading aged care group in Melbourne to hire a detailed Payroll Officer on a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, you will work in a supportive payroll team to ensure accurate processing and compliance.

You will process fortnightly and monthly payroll for EA and Award staff, maintain records, and respond to employee inquiries. You will audit processes, interpret Enterprise Agreements, and support system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Business or Finance.
• Experience in healthcare or aged care sector preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with Preceda, Human Force Payroll and/or UKG.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and compliance focus in Australian context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor payroll data accuracy for management and external reports.
• Process fortnightly and monthly pay for EA and Award staff.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation (Fair Work, taxes, super, etc.).
• Liaise with finance on payroll costing adjustments and tax issues.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Update and maintain payroll records.
• Process termination payments in accordance with employment law.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrade and improvements.
• Calculate leave, tax, superannuation and termination pay.
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Process timesheets for casual staff via Time & Attendance.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Office suite

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Finance

Tools

Preceda Payroll

Human Force Payroll

UKG

Job description

6-month contract opportunity for a detailed Payroll Officer

Join a friendly and supportive Payroll Team

About the Client

Our Client is a leading aged care group with over 1,200 employees nationally. With a people first culture, our client fosters an environment where staff are supported and provided opportunities to grow and develop their careers.

If you are seeking an organisation that will recognise and reward your efforts, in a warm and friendly culture, then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager and working in a collaborative and supportive team, key responsibilities ofthere role are as follows:

Monitor the accuracy of all payroll, position and leave related data in the payroll system to ensure data integrity for management and external reports.

Accurately process fortnightly and monthly pay for EA and Award staff.

Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Australian payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act, the Employee Relations Act, Awards, taxation laws, superannuation guarantee, and state-specific payroll requirements (e.g., workers' compensation).

Liaise with finance regarding payroll costing adjustments including updating necessary records and assisting with tax issues to deliver accurate financial monitoring and reporting.

Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.

Updating and maintaining payroll records.

Process termination payments accurately and in compliance with Australian employment law.

Contribute to payroll system upgrade and improvement projects.

Leave, tax, superannuation and termination pay calculations.

Interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards.

Process timesheets and hours for casuals via the Time and Attendance system.

Conduct regular audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls under relevant regulations.

Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, i.e. Business, Finance, etc. (ideal).

Experience working in the healthcare, aged care or community services sector, ideal but not mandatory.

Experience with Preceda, Human Force Payroll, and/or UKG.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance within the Australian context.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll information clearly to employees and stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll data according to privacy laws.

Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet payroll deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

On Offer

Our Client offers more than just a job. On top of an attractive salary package with an annual bonus, on offer is an opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team, access an enviable suite of employee benefits, flexible work and on-going professional development and careergrowth.

This is initially a 6-month contract starting immediately.