Payroll Officer

Online Education Services (OES) is a leader in online education, helping universities elevate student experiences in the digital era. With a proven collaboration process with universities, we have cultivated several transformative and long-lasting partnerships.

Our dynamic global team shares a vision to transform the student experience through innovation and collaboration. OES people are leaders in their respective fields, ensuring best practice strategic thinking is delivered in every element of our partnerships.

• The role
• This is a part time (0.8) role._ This position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the OES payroll. They will be responsible for the following tasks :
• Assist the Payroll Manager with the fortnightly processing for permanent office-based (approximately 600) and fixed term variable remote-based (approximately 900) employees
• Fortnightly superannuation payments for all OES employees
• Preparation of the payroll for all new starters, terminations and master-file changes on a fortnightly basis
• Maintenance of pay records, leave records, payroll files / details and related information within the HRIS and payroll systems
• Ensure all new employees are set up on the payroll and have completed all relevant documentation
• Monthly payroll tax and PAYG withholding calculation and remittance
• Answer payroll related queries from employees
• Management reporting, such as leave reports and general ad hoc reports
• Ensure month end procedures are completed as directed by the Financial Controller
• Ensure reconciliations and regulatory lodgements are completed on a timely basis, including superannuation reconciliations, and payroll tax on a state-by-state basis where applicable
• Review existing payroll processes and become involved in process improvements related to payroll as required
• Essential skills
• Demonstrated practical experience in complete end to end payroll processing, preferably in an autonomous environment
• Experience with a major payroll processing system
• Experience with dealing with complex payroll, i.e. casual and permanent workforces with multiple award interpretations is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience to provide payroll related advice across a broad range of matters
• A professional approach to dealing with issues of a confidential nature
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Strong alignment with the values of the company
• An understanding of payroll, superannuation and tax legislation, plus interpretation of Awards.
• A tertiary qualification or substantial progress towards the completion of a tertiary qualification would be highly regarded
• What's in it for you?

Along with joining a passionate, energetic and highly skilled team, this role will allow you to gain exposure to many growth and development opportunities. OES offers a hybrid, flexible approach to work, where we work 2-3 days from our state-of-the-art Cremorne office, and the rest from home (or wherever you choose!). Breakfast, snacks, table tennis and Nintendo Switch are all available in the office, as well as an in-house massage therapist and weekly staff drinks. Ultimately, you will be joining a values-driven, collaborative business where your creativity and innovation will be nurtured and celebrated.

• We require that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption, and we will request proof of vaccination / medical exemption if you are successful in landing a position with us._