Payroll Officer

Description:

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating Job Corps centres, correctional facilities, detention centres, detention medical departments and workforce development sites globally. Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life. We have a great opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our dedicated team based in Springfield Central. As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for processing fortnightly and monthly payroll, manual checking of data and applying adjustments to payroll at the centre. In your new role, you will:

• Maintain payroll system and data records, including employee master files, leave management, register maintenance, sickness and overtime reports, contracts, awards, employee records, and all other associated records
• Interpret and provide advice to all staff on salaries and related entitlements, leave and general conditions of employment in line with employment contracts, Enterprise Agreement, legislation, policies and procedures
• Perform all payroll administrative tasks, including filling and setting up new starters
• Process increases, higher duties, expense claims, calculation of back pays, garnishees, child support deductions, leave applications, checking entitlements, and input and processing
• Assist employees with enquiries in relation to their salary and/or leave entitlements
• Process ‘Change of Employment Conditions (CEC)’ Forms. Ensure that the necessary approvals are received before entering employee details into payroll system
• Provide month end information to external accounting partners for finalisation of payroll tax, PAYG and other statutory entitlements

To be successful, you will:

• 2+ years experience working in medium to high volume payroll
• Experience with time & attendance
• Knowledge in Microsoft Suite, Oracle, NetSuite and Kronos (UKG) is highly desirable
• Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

For more information about the role please email tm@mtctrains.com.au or simply click Apply Now and our recruitment team will prioritise your application. Proudly promoting a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity, Secure Journeys instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and therefore welcome applications from all people who believe they have the skills and abilities to truly make a difference for our business.