Senior Payroll Officer

About Us

Health Partners is South Australias largest open health insurer providing cover to over 90000 people. For 85 years weve been on South Australias side making it easier for locals to access the healthcare and support they need while giving back to the communities we call home.

As a proud not-for-profit were guided by doing whats right for our members our people and the broader community. No matter how we grow our focus remains the same: helping South Australians live in a better state of health.

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy efficiency and making a real impact Join Health Partners as a Senior Payroll Officer and play a key role in ensuring our people are paid correctly and on timeevery time.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll and Reward Manager youll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of our fortnightly payroll ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements while delivering a high standard of service to employees and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll with a high level of accuracy
  

• Calculate terminations overpayments and underpayments
  

• Reconcile payroll and prepare documentation for Finance
  

• Process monthly Dental Productivity within deadlines
  

• Maintain and update payroll records and systems
  

• Ensure compliance with Superannuation PAYG Payroll Tax and WorkCover obligations
  

• Support end-of-financial-year payroll processes
  
  

Reporting

• Prepare monthly payroll data and reports
  

• Provide fortnightly updates on allowances deductions and leave entitlements
  

• Deliver ad hoc reporting as required
  
  

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queries
  

• Identify process improvements and streamline workflows
  

• Maintain up-to-date payroll procedures
  

• Analyse trends and risks to improve data integrity
  
  

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure adherence to privacy and legislative requirements
  

• Identify and escalate risks in line with the organisations framework
  

• Support a strong risk and compliance culture
  
  

Work Health & Safety

• Follow WHS policies and procedures
  

• Report hazards incidents or unsafe practices
  
  

About You

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in payroll processing (end-to-end)
  

• Strong understanding of Awards and payroll legislation
  

• Knowledge of ATO requirements including Superannuation PAYG and Payroll Tax
  

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  

• Experience with payroll systems (Employment Hero desirable)
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  

• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
  

• Ability to prioritise multitask and meet deadlines
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
  
  

Our Values The Right Way

At Health Partners we live our values every day:

• Make it better Go above and beyond challenge the norm

• Do it with heart Act with purpose care and empathy

• Deliver together Collaborate respect and share knowledge

• Act with integrity Be genuine transparent and accountable

• Own it solve it Take responsibility and follow through

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications are desirable but we value equivalent experience just as highly.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
  

• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts employees every day
  

• Opportunity to improve systems and influence processes
  

• Flexible working arrangements (0.81.0 FTE)
  
  

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident provide two recent referees and hold (or be willing to obtain) a current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 12 months).

Working with Health Partners means working with a diverse group of people committed to doing things Side by Side.

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Applications will be screened as received.

Health Partners appreciates the time and effort candidates invest in their applications and as a Circle Back Initiative employer is committed to reviewing and responding to every applicant.

If this role isnt quite right but you believe your skills and energy could contribute to our future success we encourage you to explore current vacancies or register for our talent pool on our website.