Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Nous is a great place to work…

Nous Group is an international management consultancy with over 800 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Canada. We are a values-based organisation that is inspired and determined to improve people's lives in significant ways. Working in unique, cross-disciplinary teams we create innovative and enduring solutions that transform businesses, governments, and communities. We realise a bigger idea of success.

Nous Group is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work in the UK, Canada, and Australia, reflecting our expanding global influence and success. Nous consistently garners accolades as an exceptional workplace through various competitive reviews. We've been acknowledged as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies for career growth in Australia and have been awarded Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review on multiple occasions.

Due to exciting business growth, we are seeking a Payroll Officer to join the Payroll team on a 12-month contract.

The role:

Nous has employing entities in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Australian-based Nous Payroll team of five people works within the broader Finance team and has responsibility for processing payrolls in all countries, supported by external partners outside Australia.

Responsibilities will include:

• Efficient processing of payroll transactions for multiple entities, handling tasks such as new starters and terminations.

• Verifying data inflows to payroll systems

• Balancing and reconciling system outputs, including timesheets and leave

• Superannuation and PAYG processing

• Attending to personnel and payroll enquiries as necessary.

A bit about you:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in payroll processing within a fast-paced corporate environment

• Previous experience with Sage People, MicrOpay and/or ADP payroll desirable

• Intermediate Excel skills

• Ability to work in a team-based environment

• Ability to accurately assess when escalation is required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders

• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Flexibility:

• This is a 12-month fixed term contract full time role with a mix of working time in Nous' Melbourne office and working from home.

Finally, some important details...

Nous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Nous is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.

If you have experience working on complex problems, are high performing and productive working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for a role at Nous in Australia you must have Australian Permanent Residency or right to work in Australia.

Please note if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake background screening prior to your commencement at Nous.