Senior Payroll Officer

Civica UK Ltd is a leading global provider of smart software solutions that enable organisations to provide better public services. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, we collaborate with a diverse range of organisations including schools, libraries, local councils, state governments, and healthcare and community organisations. Our mission is to apply innovation and creative thinking to deliver the public services of the future and improve outcomes for citizens.

As a Senior Payroll Officer at Civica UK Ltd, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process and ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries to our employees. This is a 6-month contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a global organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll for a large number of employees, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, tax, and other deductions
• Maintaining employee payroll records and resolving any issues or discrepancies
• Preparing payroll reports and assisting with payroll-related audits
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and contractual obligations
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers to address payroll-related queries and issues
• Continuously improving payroll processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Prior experience in a senior payroll role, ideally within a large organisation
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to work well under pressure

If you are a motivated payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality payroll services, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Civica UK Ltd and be part of a team that is making a positive impact on the lives of citizens.

Requirements

• Experience in ADP Software
• Prior experience in a senior payroll role
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities and ability to work under pressure

Benefits

Why you'll love working with us

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.