Payroll Specialist

Wesley Mission Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax concessions

Flexible hours

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a Payroll Officer to support end-to-end payroll for our workforce in Brisbane. You will work with the Payroll Team Lead & Manager to ensure accurate processing and data integrity, delivering timely pays and responsive employee support.

Join a not-for-profit workplace that values work-life balance, flexible hours, and opportunities to develop payroll expertise while contributing to a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll operations and practices.
• Knowledge and use of Human Resource/Payroll Information Systems.
• Sound knowledge of taxation, superannuation and payroll legislation and ability to interpret Awards and Agreements.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and team work skills.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing the fortnightly payroll including payment of wages, superannuation and leave using the HRIS.
• Establish and process new staff and various termination payments.
• Interpret and provide advice on Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Awards and other employment and payroll legislation.
• Assist with the running and analysis of fortnightly, monthly and end of financial year reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain the HRIS database including updating employee personal, pay and leave records.
• Prepare letters and correspondence for employee pay matters as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Taxation & superannuation

Awards & legislation

Communication

Teamwork

COVID-19 vaccination

Probity checks

Driver's licence

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Join our People & Culture team as a Payroll Officer, where you'll support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services for our workforce. Working closely with the Payroll Team Lead & Manager, you'll ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, maintain payroll data integrity, and provide responsive support to employees and leaders. This role offers the opportunity to develop your payroll expertise while contributing to a positive employee experience.

• Assist with processing the fortnightly payroll including payment of wages, superannuation and leave using the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
• Establish and process new staff and various termination payments.
• Interpret and provide advice on Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Awards and other employment and payroll legislation.
• Assist with the running and analysis of fortnightly, monthly and end of financial year reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain the HRIS database including updating employee personal, pay and leave records.
• Prepare letters and correspondence for employee pay matters as required.

What We Offer

• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
• Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll operations and practices, and ability to process a payroll in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of Human Resource/Payroll Information Systems.
• Sound knowledge of taxation, superannuation and payroll legislation and ability to interpret Awards and Agreements.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and team work skills.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work