Payroll Officer

About The Role In this role, you will provide an effective, efficient and quality People Assist (Human Resources) & Payroll function to the City of Greater Geelong. Work type: Permanent Full Time Classification: Band 5 commencing at $81,005 pa plus super Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a range of day-to-day payroll processing transactions, including leave applications and appropriate payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure the HR / Payroll system is maintained and up to date, i.e. employee data, staffing changes, payroll updates.
• Assist with the management and administration of superannuation funds.
• Provision of advice and support through People Assist (Help Desk) on payroll issues, including Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation and applicable legislation.
• Inputting data on the Payroll System / HRIS.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be customer focused with previous exposure/or relevant payroll experience. Essential Experience:

• Experience using a payroll system or preferred Empower.
• Developed skills in Excel, Human Resource Information Systems and other relevant applications and software.
• Ability to maintain a Human Resource Information System.
• Adaptable and flexible to change.
• The ability to problem solves and identify improvements.
• The ability to relate to all levels within the organisation.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to produce high quality work.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and be a part of setting the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Vids Ramamoorthy | Coordinator Payroll | vidhya.ramamoorthy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared. To obtain a copy of the position description, please visit https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/default.aspx