Payroll Specialist

Discipline: Accounting and Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $85000 to $130000
Contact email: melissab@talentlink.com.au
Job ref: 1402670
Published: 4 days ago
TalentLink is partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane’s Inner Northern suburbs to find an experienced Payroll Specialist. This role has become available due to internal progression, making it a perfect opportunity to join a tight-knit, friendly team at an exciting time of growth and system enhancements.

Why This Role Is Exciting:
  • Hybrid work model- work from home 3 days per week with flexible start and finish times.
  • Part-time opportunities- ideal for those seeking school hours or an 8/9-day fortnight.
  • Inner Northern location- easily accessible with on-site parking and public transport options nearby.
  • Work closely with a supportive and trusting Payroll Manager and a collaborative team.
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take home pay.
  • Opportunity to contribute to system implementation projects.
About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll operations while contributing to system improvements and automation projects. In this role, you will:
  • Process fortnightly payroll, including wages, superannuation and leave, while leveraging payroll systems to streamline operations and ensure accuracy.
  • Onboard new staff and manage termination payments, ensuring all system records are correctly set up and maintained.
  • Interpret and provide guidance on EAs, EBAs and relevant payroll legislation.
  • Assist with preparation, analysis and reconciliation of fortnightly, monthly and EOFY payroll reports.
  • Participate in payroll system projects, including Workday and other system implementations, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Review payroll data, investigate discrepancies and provide recommendations for process or system enhancements.
About You
This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in high-volume payroll who is systems-savvy and eager to further develop their expertise in payroll systems and process improvements. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment, solving problems and contributing to both day-to-day payroll operations and system enhancement projects.
  
The ideal candidate will bring:
  • Proven end-to-end payroll expertise, preferably in the not-for-profit or community sector, managing high-volume and complex payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Modern Awards and payroll legislation.
  • Experience with Workday is highly regarded.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to confidently liaise with staff at all levels.
  • Adaptability and resilience, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
To be considered for this opportunity, please click on the appropriate link and complete the process.

**Only apply for this opportunity if you can legally work in Australia**
  
You must be an Australian citizen (permanent resident or currently hold an Australian Work Visa) or a New Zealand citizen. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship.

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