About us:

Are you passionate about improving the lives of healthcare and aged care workers in Australia? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD (HSU).

The HSU is one of the fastest growing unions in Australia, with 51,000 plus members in Health, Aged care, Disabilities, Paramedics, and Ambulance services. We use our collective power to build a fair and just society through improving pay, job security and conditions for our members.

With a dynamic and passionate team of approximately 120 employees, HSU staff across the organisation work tirelessly to support and assist each other in our mission to grow and develop the industrial, social, and political interests of our members and their communities.

If you're ready to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a fairer and more just society, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the HSU today.

About the role:

This is a 10-month part time fixed term contract position with a start date of 2 December 2024. The HSU is excited to recruit a payroll officer to Support the union with the management of the payroll function which is the largest cost outlay for the entity. Please note that this position is an in-office role.

Responsibilities:

• Weekly payroll processing for all staff
• Data entry of payroll transactions into the general ledger and associated spreadsheets
• Reconciliation of ADO, annual, FACS, sick, long service leave applications and follow up outstanding
• Processing of staff timesheets and follow up outstanding
• PAYG paid to the ATO weekly
• End of month and end of year payroll reporting and monthly/yearly system rollovers
• Monthly payroll tax calculations and yearly reconciliation for NSW & ACT & QLD
• Weekly employee superannuation guarantee processing and payments and any other payroll deductions paid/received reconciled
• Terminated and new employee payroll processing
• Annual SASS salaries updated with State Super
• Employee payment summaries processing and process files to ATO
• Ensure employee personnel files are maintained and updated
• Liaise with management and staff regarding payroll queries
• Assist with the administration of the employee portal ConnX system
• Assist with workers compensation claim reconciliations
• Liaise with auditors as required
• Maintain adherence with all internal and external policies and procedures
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in payroll processing and reporting
• Experience in general ledger data entry
• Deadline oriented and results focused
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and the demonstrated ability to apply initiative and to problem solve
• Self-motivated with a positive work ethic and a commitment to excellence
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Ability to organise, prioritise and perform multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, under minimal supervision
• Excellent knowledge and high proficiency with current office technology and equipment including computer packages such as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work as a team member
• At least 5 years’ experience working within a similar role

Desirable

• Experience in ConnX Human Resources Portal

Remuneration:

• $99,890 (Pro-rata) per annum + 11.5% (12% for females) Employee Superannuation Contributions

Our Benefits:

• Attractive employment conditions, including access to an RDO system, Religious Leave, Study Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave, Birthday Leave and Travel to Work Payments
• A supportive Health and Wellbeing program
• Access to Staff Training and Development funding

Application

Click 'Apply Now' to submit a cover letter addressing the Essential Skills and Experience above with your resume to Jack Nichols.