Payroll Officer

• Chris21 payroll experience is essential
• Flexible working with work-from-home options
• 6-month fixed-term contract opportunity

We’re looking for a Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team and play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with people, solving problems and getting the detail right.

About the role

Working as part of our payroll team, you’ll support the accurate and timely processing of our fortnightly payroll while ensuring we meet all legislative, award, enterprise agreement and company requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Assisting with end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, including timesheets and payroll calculations
• Processing employee changes including higher duties, superannuation changes, new starters and terminations
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers and providing clear, helpful advice
• Maintaining accurate employee records across payroll, HR and finance systems
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits and compliance activities
• Ensuring payroll processes comply with Fair Work requirements, Awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, PAYG and other statutory obligations
• Supporting payroll system upgrades, testing and process improvements
• Working with internal stakeholders across People & Culture and external parties such as the ATO, superannuation funds and auditors
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline payroll processes and contributing to payroll governance and policy development
• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll

• What you’ll bring
• You’ll be someone who takes pride in getting things right, enjoys helping others and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Additionally, we seek

• Chris21 payroll experience is essential
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, Awards and superannuation
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel and payroll/HRIS systems
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in finding better ways of working

A Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Human Resources or Finance would be desirable, but we’re equally interested in the skills, experience and attitude you bring to the role.

Why you’ll love working with us

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Extend your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program.
• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank

In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states.

With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

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• If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.