Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

• Kenmore, head office
• Free parking on site, hybrid (3 days in office)
• 6-month full-time contract + salary packaging + benefits.

Join a Payroll team that supports more than 4,000 employees across Queensland and Victoria

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our in-house payroll team and help ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for delivering payroll services across a large and diverse organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, and providing great service to stakeholders.

About the role.

As a Payroll Officer, you will support the end-to-end processing of a fortnightly payroll and assist with a range of payroll administration activities across the employee lifecycle.

• Processing payroll transactions accurately and within required timeframes.
• Processing new starters, employee changes, transfers, salary reviews, and terminations.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring data accuracy.
• Administering payroll deductions including superannuation, salary packaging, and taxation requirements.
• Responding to payroll enquiries and resolving issues through the payroll ticketing system.
• Assisting with off-cycle and advance pay runs.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to a high-performing payroll function.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver a responsive and professional payroll service

What you bring to the role.

You will be a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely outcomes and bring:

• Experience in a payroll or payroll-related role using a recognised payroll system.
• Understanding of payroll processes and employment arrangements, including Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving capability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation will be highly regarded.

Experience with Aurion and/or UKG Dimensions is advantageous but not essential

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team

• Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
• Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
• A growing not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for every living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.