Time left to apply End Date: June 26, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id JR3595Job TitlePayroll AdministratorJob TitlePayroll AdministratorJob DescriptionAn excellent opportunity is available for a Payroll Administrator to join the People and Culture Departmentat Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the PositionReporting to the Senior Payroll Officer, the primary purpose of the Payroll Administrator role is to assist with administering the Institute's fortnightly payroll responsibilities ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Key responsibilitiesAssist in the processing of fortnightly payroll in a timely and accurate manner including the input of timesheets, costing, leave, salary packaging, manual payments, termination payments, parental leave, allowances, and deductions.Assist the payroll team in setting up new starters, including inputting super, tax and leave informationAssist in answering enquiries from employees and managers regarding payroll, leave and costing.Back up to the Payroll Officers during absences and during busy periodAssist with the annual processing activitiesSelection Criteria Knowledge and skills Experience in payroll, and the use of a computerised payroll system or other relevant database.Sound numeracy and computer skills, attention to detail and accuracy.Experience using HR systems, e.g. Workday to collect and interpret workforce data.Proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to identify and investigate issues.Tertiary qualifications in accounting idealExperience with Ascender Pay desirable Personal qualities A positive, proactive approach to work activities.Ability to maintain composure, balance workload and conflicting priorities, and effectively handle difficult situations.Terms of AppointmentThis position is available for 1 yearin a part time capacity (4 days a week). Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 5 ($82,018 - $94,209 pro rata). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Esther Li - A position description is available here .How to ApplyPlease apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.Application Closing Date:Wednesday 25 June 2025 About Us WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusionAt WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team .WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employmentWEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.