Senior Payroll Officer

The opportunity
Our client is a government organisation in the south eastern suburbs. They have a great opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to assist during a busy period as the organisation undergoes a technology transformation program and migrates to a new suite of systems.

• 9 months+ contract, part-time 3 days per week
• Hourly rate $63 plus super per hour
• Narre Warren location with hybrid work from home

The role
As a Senior Payroll Officer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of payroll in a timely, accurate manner, in accordance with Award levels, timetables, and maintenance of payroll records
• Support the general operation of the Payroll Team, including processing of all aspects of the fortnightly Payroll and the maintenance of Superannuation and Leave records
• Contribute expert advice and respond to various payroll related enquiries and information requests from staff and external customers
• Verify and undertake the preparation and cost allocation of salaries and wages timesheets for each fortnightly pay-run
• Maintain the integrity of the payroll system, whilst upholding confidentiality
• Ensure that all documentation received for processing is appropriately authorised by an applicable supervisor prior to entry into the payroll system
• Providing effective interpretation of awards and enterprise agreements when processing the payroll and correctly apply policies
• Preparation of bank transfers and transmission of EFT Payroll payments within appropriate timelines
• Preparation and submission to applicable superannuation funds of documentation relating to new employees, movements, salary changes and other changes to the status of employees
• Prepare letters for employees to provide requested and relevant payroll information to financial institutions or government agencies (i.e. Centrelink, CSA, ATO)
• Assist with knowledge sharing to other staff in the team on process improvements, system usage and knowledge of iChris, Time and Attendance systems etc.
• Support the team through system and process changes during the transition to new payroll and business systems

About you
To be successful in this role you will need:

• Solid previous experience as a Senior Payroll Officer
• Strong experience with CHRIS21 and/or iChris
• Demonstrated previous experience with Time & Attendance and relevant systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders and employees
• Previous within government or larger organisations with high volume payroll processing
• Be available to work onsite as required – minimum 1 day per week

Please note that if successful, you will need to undergo a police check, and hold a valid employee grade Working With Childrens Check (WWCC).

Apply:
Please submit your resume ASAP. For more information, please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com.

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