Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

About Archdiocese of Brisbane
The Archdiocese of Brisbane, established in 1859, is a dynamic Catholic community in Southeast Queensland. Led by Archbishop Mark Coleridge, we support parishes, schools, and ministries focused on worship, education, and social justice. Committed to fostering faith and compassion, we offer a collaborative and inclusive environment for those dedicated to serving and enriching our community.
  
About the role:
The primary purpose of the position is the responsibility for organising, processing, and verifying salary and associated payments and deductions for all services and their employees within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. This includes ensuring accuracy and adherence to specified time frames.

Work Arrangements:
We offer a progressive work environment that supports work-life balance initiatives, including the potential for a 9-day fortnight and opportunities for remote work in the future, allowing flexibility while maintaining productivity and service excellence.
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hour work week.
*Team of 8 + Pay roll manager with average service of 10 years.

About the Team:
Join our team and experience a caring, friendly, and kind environment where ongoing support and great mentoring are at the heart of our culture. We pride ourselves on fostering a spirit of kindness and support, ensuring a family-centred atmosphere for both our team members and clients.

Key Responsibilties:

• Assist in payroll for all employees fortnightly, from start to finish.
• Calculate and correct errors, process overpayments promptly.
• Develop and understanding of legislative provisions accurately.
• Generate reports using Aurion and Excel.
• Provide internal customer service and ensure timely staff payments.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and accurate financial allocations.
• Maintain client relationships and meet Service Level Agreement requirements

 About you:

• Skilled in written and verbal communication, adept at maintaining records and engaging stakeholders.
• Thrives in small team environments with minimal supervision, reliable in meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Efficient time management and affinity for mathematics, adept at HRIS reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR Information Systems, including experience with Aurion program and or other payroll systems.
• Experienced in payroll environments.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects privacy of sensitive information.
• Appreciates and understands Catholic Social Teachings.

  
To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button.

For further information please contact HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter [email protected].

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults