If you are looking for your next career development opportunity in Payroll, we want to hear from you!

about the opportunity

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 

Week 2: Thursday and Friday

PeopleKind Group is one of Western Australia’s leading community service providers. Our services encompass disability, housing, allied health, justice, reintegration, child protection and mental health.

We are accountable to the people we support. We design our services around their needs so we can empower them to live their best life.

We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our payroll services in Peoplekind Group. We are a team that enjoy different challenges every day and we do so by supporting each other and having fun.

The payroll team is responsible for processing the end-to-end fortnightly pay cycle. The team are involved with all aspects of a typical payroll processing function, working with internal and external stakeholders including your colleagues in Human Resources, Learning and Development and other managers and teams in the group

This is a complex and customer focused role, you will be a flexible and solutions focused person that thrives in a team environment working with queries ranging in complexity and meeting key deadlines.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Don't have all of the experience? Just address to us in your cover letter, how you are motivated to learn about it!

To be successful for this position, you will ideally have:

• 12 months payroll experience; ideally in payroll processing, with Sage Micropay experience preferred.
• Experience using timekeeping/rostering systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes, i.e. taxation and superannuation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
• The ability to effectively interpret different Awards (SCHADS)
• Accurate and efficient keyboard and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload, demonstrate initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in a similar role processing high volume payroll is essential
• Experience with Sage Micropay (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting Modern Awards (SCHADS is highly regarded)
• Aptitude towards using paperless, digital, and innovative payroll systems and processes
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding, high-volume payroll
• Resilience with a focus on being pro-active, flexible, and innovative
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Displays professionalism, integrity, self-motivation, energy and initiative
• Permanent working rights

Employee Benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $18,550 per annum)
• Annual Leave Loading
• Free onsite Parking
• Flexible working arrangements
• Work in a team that values work-life balance
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please send through your current Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to this role, via the Apply Now link.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact a member of the People & Culture Team on 6253 4700.

Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date.