Payroll Officer

About the role

Southern Cross Care WA is expanding its Payroll team to support several organisational projects, including the implementation of a new HRMIS platform and other payroll transformation projects. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will deliver accurate and compliant payroll services across a large and complex workforce. The position is a 12-month maximum term contract with the potential for extension or permanency, in a hybrid arrangement of two days per week in the Rivervale office and up to three days from home.

Key responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll, including onboarding, offboarding, contract variations, leave transactions, adjustments, timesheet imports and payroll reconciliations.
• Complete payroll processes on time while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Run payroll audits, variance analysis and data validation to find and fix discrepancies.
• Apply payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and organisational policies.
• Answer payroll enquiries professionally and in a timely way.
• Help with payroll compliance, reporting and audit activities.
• Support payroll projects, system implementations and process improvements.
• Work with People & Culture, Finance and operational teams.

Required profile

• Experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing principles and interpretation of payroll outcomes.
• Knowledge of tax, superannuation and payroll compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large volumes of payroll data.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with PayGlobal is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment.
• Corporate health insurance and a free employee assistance program.
• Paid parental leave and paid professional development.
• Flexible working environment.

To apply, submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter. Interviewees will be asked for a current police clearance and a pre-employment health questionnaire.