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Metro Tasmania has been connecting communities for over 60 years.  We strive to live our values of safety, respect, resilience, unity and being service driven in order to create a company we are all proud of.

Reporting to the Manager Finance and Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of the fortnightly payroll function in accordance with Metro’s three Enterprise Agreements. In 2020 the payroll function is a high priority for process improvement, and the Payroll Officer play a key role in supporting the Payroll Supervisor in developing and implementing enhancement enhancements to the full payroll function as part of this continuous improvement program.

To excel in this role you will be a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail, a problem solver who is willing to take on any task necessary. You will have demonstrated in a practical sense:

  • Experience with payroll processing in a high volume environment that includes, processing of salary and wages transactions featuring a range of variables under an Enterprise Agreement, superannuation, Single-touch payroll, entitlements, terminations and salary sacrifice processes.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience using payroll systems and ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Understanding of the Australian legislative requirements governing employment, including ATO requirements, Workers Compensation reporting, the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Modern Awards.
  • Capability to provide high level customer service in resolving payroll enquiries from employees in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Experience in using CHRIS21 will be advantageous.

In return Metro offers flexibility, great working conditions, on-site parking and ongoing professional development.

Please see below for a position description or for more information, contact Jesse Penfold, Manager Finance via 6233 4204 or recruitment@metrotas.com.au.

Applications addressing your suitability for this role as outlined in the position description should be submitted to recruitment@metrotas.com.au and will be accepted until 5pm on Monday 9 March 2020.