Payroll and Systems Lead
Job No:
CCSA300
Location:
Adelaide
Payroll and Systems Lead
- Full time permanent role - flexible hours and part-time available by negotiation
- Fantastic opportunity to work with an iconic and trusted brand embarking on significant change
- CBD Fringe location with Salary Packaging
About the company
Cancer Council SA has been supporting South Australians impacted by cancer for over 90 years. We are proud to be the state’s longest running and largest cancer charity, and the only organisation in South Australia that works across every aspect of every cancer.
Here in South Australia, every day, we support families impacted by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer.
We have recently launched a new 5 year strategy and transitioning to a brand new fully integrated building, so it’s a great time to join our organisation and have an impact on the amazing work we do across South Australia.
Role overview
Reporting to the General Manager People, Safety and Culture the Payroll and Systems Lead will be responsible for delivering a highly efficient and compliant payroll service. The emphasis will be on ensuring systems and processes are in place to produce accurate, timely, legally compliant and responsive outcomes to the organisation that are continually enhanced/improved.
The position will also be actively involved in the optimisation of payroll and HR systems, processes and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Service Provision
- Drive the provision of a customer focused consistent, accurate and timely end to end payroll service
- Interpretation of all applicable Industrial instruments including Awards
- Ensure that payroll services support and drive the People ,Safety & Culture objectives and business plan
- Participate in payroll audits and reviews; using data and recommendations to enhance service offering and streamline and simplify processing.
- Lead and act as key liaison with CCSA’s external salary packaging provider and administer calculation and payment of all salary packaging contributions
Financial/Reporting and Compliance
- Provide accurate and timely reporting and information to assist with People, Safety and Culture and broader business decision making.
- Ensure that payroll services are legally compliant and in line with Cancer Council SA policies, procedures, Industrial Instruments and audit outcomes.
- Undertake data analytics and reviews to ensure that all payments are made in line with the relevant Awards, Employment Contracts and other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Provide accurate and timely information to support annual budget planning and development
Project Delivery/Process Improvement
- Proactively identify and implement payroll and related process improvements that drive improved customer outcomes and efficiencies.
- Lead implementation of payroll technological projects and improvements in conjunction with Digital team.
- Provide training, upskilling and education to the business regarding use of tools and technologies to drive simplification.
Our ideal candidate will bring
- Extensive and demonstrated experience in payroll functions and services
- Thorough understanding of payroll legislation and legal compliance
- Experience with Chris21/other payroll systems essential
- Demonstrated prior experience in project management, automation, continuous improvement and simplification in payroll processes and processing
- Demonstrated understanding of and strong practical knowledge of payroll systems, and experience of implementing and managing payroll software systems
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Legislative and award compliance – ability to interpret relevant awards and legislation
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate sound judgement and decision making
Special conditions
- The successful applicant must be a non-smoker.
- Intra/inter-state travel, out of hours and weekend work may be required
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a further Department of Human Services clearance.
- All staff are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration or have an exemption that has been endorsed by the Chief Public Health Officer or their delegate.
For more information about this role, please see the position description here. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie Pennetta on 08 8291 4111.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 30 October 2022.
With respect, no recruitment agencies please.
Cancer Council SA promotes and values diversity, applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
As an organisation, Cancer Council SA are committed to creating a safe workforce for all.
Cancer Council SA employees have been trained by Rosemary Wanganeen in Bi-Cultural Awareness, Safety and Inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.