Payroll Officer (HEO 4)

• Based in People, Talent and Culture at 101 Currie Street, Adelaide
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $65,766 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About People, Talent and Culture (PTC)

As a people team, we've coined the phrase ‘Putting People First’ to reflect our commitment to deliver solutions and outcomes which put people first and create a culture in which all our people thrive. We are very focused on how we add value through a connected and personally communicative style of working and as ambassadors of the University’s core staff attributes, are aware of the impact of everything we do on our people and how we work together.

About the Role

As the Payroll Officer you will be responsible for contributing to the production of a fortnightly payroll service to all University staff using a complex and integrated HR information system. You will be accountable for the accurate documentation and processing of data to ensure both internal and external reporting standards are met and provide a point of contact for day-to-day queries. Reporting to the Consultant: Payroll Services, you will work as part of a small Payroll Services team to promote and deliver a high quality, best practice payroll service across the University.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and high-volume payroll related data processing within scheduled deadlines, ensuring consistency with University standards as well as legislative and audit requirements
• Handle staff member payroll enquiries and follow up to ensure matters are resolved
• Calculate staff provisions and perform complex calculations in relation to the employee lifecycle

• Certification in payroll administration or relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience using complex HR systems
• Demonstrated ability to resolve both numerical and written issues through the interpretation of legislation, policy and procedure with accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in a high volume, complex environment

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sharon Wass, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3571.

Applications close: 11.30pm Friday 5 November 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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