Payroll Officer

The Salvation Army Australia


Date: 6 days ago
City: Redfern, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time

Are you a Payroll Specialist looking for an opportunity to work either full time or part time (job share) and advance your career in a Not-for-profit industry?


About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our team, we are open to options and would consider permanent full time, part time (job share) for our role based in Redfern.


The Payroll Officer ensures the accurate processing of the payroll, including timesheets, leave, termination calculations, superannuation and other payroll calculations. They are the go-to person for payroll queries via email.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll for 11000 employees within a team / 1000 employees individually
  • Process payruns weekly (based on fortnightly pay period)
  • Process payroll autonomously with the iChris payroll software
  • Calculation and payment of termination payments
  • Respond to worker queries as required to ensure that matters or issues are resolved in a timely and accurate manner
  • Undertake required processes in iChris and Salvos Workday to ensure accurate and effective data management


About you

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical and minimum of 2-4 years payroll experience. It’s essential that you have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in payroll.

  • Demonstrate 2+ years experience in a similar payroll processing role
  • Exposure to high volume, fast paced environment
  • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll legislation and award interpretation
  • A strong analytical background and proficient Excel skills
  • Demonstrable experience in superior customer service
  • Exposure to multiple EAs and award


Why work for us?

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

  • Hybrid working environment
  • 9 day fortnight for full time employees
  • An attractive salary including NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2650)
  • Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase
  • Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity.
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service


How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.


Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.


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