Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Your new company Hays Recruitment currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and organised Payroll Officer to join a state-wide, Not-for-Profit Organisation in a permanent, full-time capacity in Townsville. Your new role As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the processing of approximately 160 staff's payroll requirements, guaranteeing all employees are paid correctly and on time, whilst ensuring all compliance & legislation that governs the terms and conditions of employment in Queensland are met.

• Carry out accurate preparation or completion of scheduled payroll and special pay runs as and when required, by ensuring eligibility of leave and associated payments, correct costing and appropriate approvals have been applied.
• Undertake timely and accurate processing of timesheets and associated payroll entries (e.g., leave forms) and allowances to generate employee pays, and relevant reports in accordance with approved payroll claims.
• Calculate and process termination payments as and when required.
• Coordinate, monitor and prepare reports for all job and plant costs as required.
• Execute efficient administration of payroll information, whilst ensuring accurate and confidential records are always maintained by filing hard and soft copy employee records.

What you'll need to succeed We are seeking a well presented and team-focused payroll professional. You will have a Certificate III in Business Administration as well as previous experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation undertaking payroll processing and administration. What you'll get in return In return you will receive an annual salary of $75,000 to $85,000 (depending on experience) and access to excellent employee benefits, such as birthday leave and salary packaging, whilst also including a range of health & well-being discounts.