Payroll Officer Needed, Immediate Start, $47PH, 7 Month Fixed Term Contract, Grammar School Bacchus Marsh
**Your new company**
Hays Recruitment have partnered with a local grammar school in the Bacchus Marsh area that are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer for a 7 month fixed term contract.
**Your new role**
As an experienced Payroll Officer you will be responsible but not limited to the following:
- Processing fortnightly payroll for workforce of approximately 450 staff, including full-time, part-time and casual employees. This includes checking payroll information, distributing pay advice and filing processed information.
- Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
- Preparing and entering timesheet data for fortnightly payroll.
- Balance all payroll ledger accounts, including the posting of all payroll related journals.
- Prepare payroll reports each fortnight and as required.
- Ensure the ATO and Superannuation payments are paid within the required timeframes.
- Calculation of staff leave entitlements, including long service leave as required.
- Setting up new employees within the payroll module in accordance with conditions stipulated on employment contracts.
- Update and maintain employee details in the payroll module. I.e., personal details, taxation, superannuation, bank account numbers, etc.
- Process paid parental leave (government incentive) under the supervision of the Director of Finance.
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Certificate or Diploma in Business, Administration or Finance related field
- Working with Children Check (employment)
- National criminal history check.
- A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience processing payroll for a workforce with over 400 employees
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll legislative requirements and Award/Agreement interpretation
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management
- High level of administration and organisational skills
- Proven ability to work with stakeholder groups and complete required tasks across wide-ranging contexts
- Ability to work both collaboratively as a member of a team and independently without supervision
**What you'll get in return**
This role offers you an attractive hourly rate of $47.00 plus super, full time hours and a 7 month assignment with the possibility of an extension. Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Your nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with Geelong based consultants throughout the duration of your assignment.
**What you need to do now**
If you are looking for a new Payroll position across the Ballarat or Bacchus Marsh region, Hays Recruitment are currently recruiting multiple positions across both government and private sector
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