• Hybrid working conditions – Coburg and working from home
• Part-time 0.8FTE (flexible work pattern)
• $78,000 - $82,000 (1FTE) + super + generous salary packaging options

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. Merri health is kicking goals by proudly being Rainbow Tick accredited, being an employer of choice for gender equality. A career at Merri includes access to a generous salary, uniquely proactive and comprehensive health and wellbeing framework, and an imbedded learning and development program to support you through all stages of your employment journey. Fun, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Your new role

As part of the HR team, The Payroll Officer’s role is to process all fortnightly pays and all payroll related matters, to maintain accuracy and integrity of system data, and to assist staff and management with all payroll related queries. As payroll officer, you become and integral part of the HR team.

You will be responsible for:

As a Payroll Officer you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities, including wage/salary disbursements, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation and within segregation of duties guidelines
• Providing accurate and timely first round reconciliation of payroll processes including fortnightly pay run and off cycle payments including Superannuation, Tax, Payroll Tax and GL Costing where applicable.
• Full capability in processing payroll using iChris in line with all payroll deadlines as specified and agreed by HR Manager and business SLA
• Ensuring the backup payroll officer (non-primary role) is equipped with the skills and knowledge to process payroll during absences.
• Apply problem solving skills and analysis to implement EBA changes or resolve payroll issues raised through the Customer Support System and apply extensive customer service principals to obtain a desirable outcome

What you will need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• 3+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in superior customer service
• Exposure to multiple EBAs and high-volume (+500 employees) fortnightly payroll processing will be beneficial
• Highly developed skills, knowledge and experience in iChris
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice to be applied in the payroll space.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook and Word

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

Please take some time to learn more about us on our website, and review the position description. If you have any questions, contact HR Business Partner Operations, Casey Hornby on 0437 130 512, or [email protected] using the subject line: Payroll Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

When you're ready to apply, click "Apply Now" to be directed to our careers website.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.