Payroll Officer

End-to-end Payroll Officer role in Cairns. Competitive salary, supportive team, and community impact.

Your new company
An exciting opportunity to join a busy team within Local Government on a full-time permanent basis. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to join and support their payroll team. This is a full-time position Monday to Friday based in Cairns.
Your new role
As the Payroll Officer, you will provide high-level support to the Payroll Coordinator for the fortnightly processing of Councils payroll, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time whilst ensuring compliance with the range of legislative requirements that governs the terms and conditions of employment in Queensland. You will be the central point for field queries and respond to queries from employees for payroll-related information, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues promptly.
You will be responsible but not limited to:

• Carry out accurate preparation and completion of fortnightly pays and special pay runs as and when required, by ensuring eligibility of leave and associated payments comply with awards and agreements, correct costing is applied and appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• 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.
• Assist with the calculation and processing of termination payments as and when required.
• Carry out the efficient administration of payroll information for the Local Government, by maintaining accurate and appropriate payroll records in line with corporate guidelines and ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide payroll assistance, advice and documentation to satisfy the information needs of customers by gathering information, making reference to awards, certified agreements, established practices, guidelines, policy, procedures, statutes, corporate databases and 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 experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation undertaking payroll processing and administration.You will be an effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills, as well as experience of using complex payroll software such as Technology One or other ERP systems. Knowledge of the Local Government Awards, Industrial Relations Act 2016 andCouncil policies relating to employee/ employer entitlement would be highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll enjoy a full-time permanent opportunity with a well-regarded local government employer, offering a competitive salary + super. Based in Cairns City, you'll be welcomed into a collaborative and supportive team, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact working for a council.
What you need to do now
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply. If youre interested in this role, click apply now or for more information please contact Michael Maposa at Hays on 07 4049 2971 or email Michael.Maposa@hays.com.au.#3025014