Payroll Specialist

Permanent Full Time | 38 Hours per week 
$39.18 - $43.31 per hour (HS3)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the busy Payroll department at Grampians Health! The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation and processing of fortnightly payroll, ensuring the accurate application of approved rosters, Enterprise Agreement entitlements, reimbursements, and deductions. The role also involves the preparation and reconciliation of employee entitlements and associated liabilities. This position requires strong attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of payroll-related legislation and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll using SAP and rostering systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all tasks.
• Follow payroll checklists, proactively finalising pre-pay run activities, managing off-cycle and ad-hoc payments, and escalating issues as needed.
• Ensure accurate payment of salaries, superannuation, taxation, and staffing costs in line with procedures and legislative requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries via phone and ticketing system.
• Manage rostering data exports/imports, conduct complex leave and super reviews, and prepare termination documents and employment certificates.
• Maintain accurate records and up-to-date knowledge.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in full-function Payroll processing.
• Experience and knowledge in legislative compliance including Taxation legislation, Superannuation legislation, and award interpretation.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working Knowledge of Payroll and Rostering systems. (SAP and Optima are highly regarded)
• Ability to process and manage high volumes of data, adapt to changing priorities and show initiative and innovation in all aspects of the operations of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in developing process documentation and user guides.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Tara Holmes - Payroll Co-ordinator on 03 5320 4540 for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. 

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.