Payroll Specialist
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Full time
- Make a difference every day – join a purpose-driven organisation that supports aged care, disability services, and community programs across Victoria.
- Unlock exceptional benefits – enjoy generous salary packaging options that boost your take-home pay
- Join a team where your expertise in payroll accuracy and compliance makes a real impact
The Role
Join our People Services team as an experienced Payroll Officer and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional payroll services! In this fast-paced position, you’ll manage end-to-end payroll for over 3,500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation, EBAs, and internal policies. Collaborating closely with our HR and Finance teams, you’ll help drive efficiency and excellence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile end-to-end payroll for a large workforce
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, EBAs, and Awards.
- Maintain accurate employee records and confidentiality.
- Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
- Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Relevant Degree or undergraduate qualification
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume payroll
- Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, EBAs, and Awards.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
- Commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
Desirable:
- Experience in aged care or community services sector.
- Knowledge of EmpLive systems.
Why Work at VMCH?
- Maxxia Salary Packaging (NFP)
- Converge EAP & Financial Coaching
- Medibank Member Perks
- Discounts Galore!
- Learning & Development
- School Holiday Programs
- Free Fitness Classes
About us
VMCH are a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education to 7,600 people across Victoria. We operate in over 50 locations, have 3,400+ employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria.
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
How to Apply
To give your application the best chance of success, please ensure you address all selection criteria.
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