Payroll Officer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

An exciting short-term opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Advisor to support a major workforce transformation and organisational change program. Working closely with Payroll, People & Culture and Workforce Transformation teams, you will provide specialist payroll support across employee separations, final payments and workforce transition activities.

It is a 10 weeks contract offering VPS 4 contract rates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and validate employee separation package calculations in line with relevant legislation, policies and enterprise agreement requirements.
  • Calculate employee entitlements, notice periods, leave balances and final payments.
  • Process payroll transactions associated with employee cessations and workforce transition activities.
  • Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, managers and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare payroll calculations and supporting documentation for review and approval.
  • Work closely with Payroll, People & Culture and Workforce Transformation teams to ensure employee exits are processed accurately and on time.

About You

  • Demonstrated payroll experience, including employee terminations and final payments.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations.
  • Experience calculating employee entitlements and separation payments with a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong numerical capability and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience within the Victorian Public Sector and familiarity with VPS employment arrangements will be highly regarded.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

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