Payroll Officer

Samaritans; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is seeking a Payroll Officer to join the People & Culture team in Newcastle. You will support payroll/administrative activities, process the fortnightly pay run, and ensure accurate payroll reporting for staff and related parties.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will contribute to a high-volume payroll environment, uphold confidentiality, and collaborate across Newcastle Anglican teams to deliver timely payroll services.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in payroll or 2 years payroll experience in a similar role.
• High proficiency in payroll data entry, including experience working in a high transaction volume environment.
• Demonstrated competence with payroll systems and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of confidentiality principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated time management skills and an ability to prioritise tasks.
• Experience with multiple awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience in using Preceda.
• Experience in using Emplive or an equivalent time & attendance system.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to staff, by all forms of correspondence.
• Undertake administrative duties as required including but not limited to, scanning, emailing, photocopying, typing, document production, data entry, record keeping and filing.
• Provide accurate payroll reports.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of the fortnightly pay run, including checking timesheets, within the required deadlines.
• Prepare, process, and report on workers compensation claims, including reviewing and reconciling of reimbursement schedules.
• Process employee terminations, including providing employees with certificates of service when required.
• Positively contribute to teamwork and embrace a co-operative approach to achieving outcomes.
• Provide support across all Newcastle Anglican teams as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Awards knowledge

Preceda

Emplive

Education

Payroll qualification or 2 years experience

Tools

Preceda

Emplive

Job description

Newcastle Anglican has a great opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will be responsible for the provision of quality and consistent payroll/administrative activities and support to Newcastle Anglican, employees and other related parties. This role works as an integral part of the People & Culture team.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Growth & Development:Dedicated professional development support
• Family Friendly:14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
• Smart Salary Packaging:Save on your rent, mortgage or bills â up to $611 per fortnight.
• Education Perks:Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
• Wellness Boost:Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
• Mental Health Support:Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression:Real opportunities for advancement.
• Flexibility:We support flexible work arrangements.

• Provide information and assistance to staff, by all forms of correspondence
• Undertake administrative duties as required including but not limited to, scanning, emailing, photocopying, typing, document production, data entry, record keeping and filing
• Provide accurate payroll reports
• Assist in the preparation and processing of the fortnightly pay run, including checking timesheets, within the required deadlines
• Prepare, process, and report on workers compensation claims, including reviewing and reconciling of reimbursement schedules
• Process employee terminations, including providing employees with certificates of service when requiredPositively contribute to teamwork and embrace a co-operative approach to achieving outcomes
• Provide support across all Newcastle Anglican teams as required

About you?

• Qualifications in payroll or 2 years payroll experience in a similar role
• High proficiency in payroll data entry, including experience working in a high transaction volume environment
• Demonstrated competence with payroll systems and processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of confidentiality principles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated time management skills and an ability to prioritise tasks
• Experience with multiple awards and enterprise agreements
• Experience in using Preceda
• Experience in using Emplive or an equivalent time & attendance system

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.