Payroll Specialist

Inter Staffing Services; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Salary packaging

Professional development

Study assistance

Wellbeing initiatives

Central CBD offices

Job summary

Inter Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering disability, aged care and retirement living services. The role handles fortnightly payroll for 3000+ staff with flexible WFH one day a week after training.

You will work four days in the office and one day remote, with a focus on end-to-end payroll processing, awards interpretation, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume payroll for a diverse workforce.
• Tertiary qualifications in business/accounting/finance desirable.
• Experience with health/aged care/disability payroll environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for a large employee base.
• Maintain payroll systems and payroll records (leave, overtime, entitlements).
• Interpret awards, EBAs and contracts (including shift penalties).
• Process terminations, variations, increases and backpay adjustments.
• Reconcile superannuation, WorkCover and other deductions.
• Process salary packaging and liaise with external providers.
• Deliver accurate reporting to meet internal and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure compliant employee setup and continuous improvement.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

2 roles filled, 1 to go! Be the last valued team member to join this fantastic high performing team of payroll specialists!

• Join a highly regarded, values driven not-for-profit organisation who specialise in disability and aged care
• Fast-paced varied position that will keep you on your toes
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Attractive remuneration + salary packaging benefits on offer
• 9am - 5pm or 8.30am - 4.30pm
• WFH flexibility- 1 day a week!
• Beautiful refurbished offices, central CBD location
• Access to EAP and FREE health and well-being initiatives on site
• Work within a collaborative & high performing people services team
• Professional development opportunities and study assistance

The Company

A exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a highly regarded, values driven not-for-profit organisation delivering services across disability, aged care and retirement living. Their stunning offices are close to public transport, with retail shops, restaurants and public transport at walking distance. You will be required to work four days in the office and 1 day from home after training.

Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, empowering their people while investing in capability and continuous improvement. They are committed to maintaining high standards of care and service delivery, with a strong focus on quality, integrity and teamwork.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager of Payroll, and working alongside three other Payroll Officers, this position will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for over 3000 staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for a large employee base
• Maintain payroll systems and manage payroll records including leave, overtime and entitlements
• Interpret relevant Awards, EBAs and contracts (including shift penalties and allowances)
• Process terminations, variations, increases and backpay adjustments
• Reconcile superannuation, WorkCover and other statutory deductions
• Process salary packaging and liaise with external providers
• Deliver accurate reporting to meet internal and legislative requirements
• Champion service excellence, ensuring all payroll enquiries are handled promptly, accurately and with care
• Partner closely with HR to ensure accurate, compliant employee set-up and continuous process improvement

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a high-volume payroll position for a diverse workforce
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business/Accounting/Finance or related fields would be desirable
• Experience working within the health care/aged care/disability industries will be high desirable but not essential
• Strong Knowledge of awards, EBA's, Fair Work Act and employment agreements
• Experience using payroll software systems, ideally SuccessFactors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
• Advanced Ms Excel and systems savvy
• Strong attention to detail with good accuracy
• Adaptable, positive and has a desire to grow!