Payroll Officer

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Provide support and assistance in carrying out Council's payroll function in accordance with the Local Government Act

Summary about this job

Payroll

Company: The City of Canterbury Bankstown

Location: Sydney

Work type: Contract/Temp

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Phone: +61-2-5818-3007

Fax: +61-7-9128-6962

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Detail information about job Payroll Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Are you a Payroll person with demonstrated experience and looking for an exciting new opportunity within a large Local Government organisation?

Do you enjoy a challenge and strive to be the best you can whilst being innovative and results driven to improve the service levels across the organisation.

If so we are currently seeking a dynamic, driven and motivated individuals to join our team on a contract role for up to 12 months.

You will be responsible for the day to day entry of payroll across various units within the organisation whilst striving for 100% accuracy along with providing support and assistance to the various business units.

The day to day:

Ensure accurate preparation and data entry processing of timesheets.
Calculate and process higher grade, back pay, tax adjustments.
Monitor leave balances and employee entitlement to payment after collection of relevant forms and certificates.
Preparation and data entry of all leave applications including an advance payments.
Liaise with Risk Management in regard to workers compensation claims and payments.
Establishment and maintenance of employees master file data including change of address, bank deposit details, deductions, allowances and pay rates.
Confirm system entry of new employees master file details and establish personnel files.
Checking of payroll exception reports after completion of data entry.
Send emails with attached payslips to staff.
E-mail managers and team leaders advance notice of an employee's pending requirement to produce a doctor's certificate for future sick leave absences.
Prepare and analyse leave without pay reports.
Control and distribute master copies of timesheets to all business/corporate units.
Prepare letter of employment verification and statement of earnings letters as requested by employees.
Assist with all enquiries in payroll and personnel matters in an accurate, courteous and customer focused manner.
General filing and maintenance of personnel files.
Have a full knowledge and understanding of the industrial award and council's policies to implement proper and accurate records for all above tasks.
To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Demonstrated payroll experience (SAP HR desirable)
Understanding of General Accounting principles
Ability to plan and prioritise work
Capacity to work to tight deadlines
Have full knowledge and understanding of the industrial award and the interpretation of the relevant award
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced computer skills

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter. To apply you must address the Essential and Desirable criteria in the position description

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake Pre-employment criminal history check.

People with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Applications close Sunday 22 July, 2018

For more information, please contact Leeya Panov (Coordinator Remuneration) on 9707 9972

No Agencies please

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