Senior Payroll / Admin Officer at Directions Workforce Solutions

Job Description

Senior Payroll / Admin Officer at Directions Workforce Solutions

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working in a fast past environment with a varied workload?

Based in Midland, Directions Workforce Solutions Incorporated, a registered charity, is looking to recruit an experienced and proactive individual to join a small but very busy team. 

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, where no two days are the same.  Reporting to the HR | Finance Manager, the role will be to complete timely and accurate payroll processing ensuring compliance to a wide range of awards and industrial instruments.   

Below are some of the key activities you will be required to undertake:

• Interpretation of awards and applying these rules through payroll

• Complete set up and ongoing changes to employee details regarding payroll such as increase in salary and other employee pay entitlements

• Liaise with managers and host companies to ensure resolution and timely processing of pay related matters

• Resolve and assist employees with pay queries

• Proactively looking for areas of improvement with systems and processes

• Maintain an efficient document control and filing system to ensure employee information is readily available

• Processing of government incentives and other administration duties

 To be successful in this role you will possess

• a minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll, dealing with multiple awards within a complex organisational structure, group training organisation or labour hire

• experience in processing high volumes of online timesheets in 2.5 days

• experience in Workforce One (payroll system) would be advantageous

• significant experience dealing with multiple modern awards including Building and Construction General On-site Award, Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award and Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award

• must have a pleasant demeanour in dealing with clients and employees

• demonstrated ability to be organised, prioritise work, and manage time effectively

• excellent written and verbal communication skills

• skills in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

• Australian citizenship, Permanent Resident or relevant right to work visa

On Offer

• Attractive salary, negotiable for the right person

• Employee benefits program

• 12% superannuation*

If you find this opportunity appealing, APPLY NOW!  All applicants must apply through Directions Job Board and

• Submit a resume and cover-letter outlining how you have demonstrated the skills as outlined in the key selection criteria

• Complete all pre-screening questions

• Provide a clear national police clearance check