Junior Payroll Officer

About this role

More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career

At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.
Our proposition is different and so is our attitude.  We're passionate, happy, knowledgeable and approachable. Critical to our success are the great people who work here. Our success relies on you; passionate professionals who can work as a team.

About The Role

This role is responsible to assist with the full payroll function servicing approx. 2700 employees and actively participate as a member of the OAC Finance and Payroll teams.

 We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to assist with the following tasks:

• Manage employee records in Chris21 (new starters, salary changes, superannuation, allowances, deductions, and terminations).
• Process and follow up on fortnightly timesheets (Chris21, Ento, Humanforce).
• Help calculate and process termination payments.
• Review payroll audit reports and address any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation and reconciliation of payroll reports, including STP submissions and annual reports.
• Complete daily support tickets in Freshdesk.
• Participate in payroll-related tasks and updates.
• Assist with month-end accounting and production of monthly reports.

 Skills & Requirements:

• Stay updated with industry trends through workshops and professional publications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of spreadsheets and reconciliation.
• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in basic Excel functions and formulas.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with maturity.
• Quick learner of new systems and processes.
• High level of integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Maturity and confidence to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Always conduct themselves with a high level or integrity and professionalism.

 Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 1 years (or equivalent) demonstrated related experience in a similar position.
• Experience with payroll systems (Chris21/Humanforce is advantageous)
• Experience with Time and Attendance systems is advantageous
• Experience in delivering impeccable customer/stakeholder service.

What's in it for you?

• Fully flexible work options (3days onsite, 2days from home).
• Competitive pay with annual performance & salary reviews.
• 50% discount on childcare fees.
• 2 Additional wellbeing days.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Multiple career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business.

If you're organized and have payroll experience, we'd love to hear from you! Please click ‘apply now' or send your resume to sarah.kelly@oac.edu.au

Only About Children is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment where children's safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and are dedicated to safeguarding children from harm. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children

 At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.