About the role
In this role, you will provide an effective, efficient and quality People Assist (Human Resources) & Payroll function to the City of Greater Geelong.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 5 $76,355 - $86,617 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a range of day-to-day payroll processing transactions, including leave applications and appropriate payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure the HR / Payroll system is maintained and up to date, i.e. employee data, staffing changes, payroll updates.
• Assist with the management and administration of superannuation funds.
• Provision of advice and support through People Assist (Help Desk) on payroll issues, including Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation and applicable legislation.
• Inputting data on the Payroll System / HRIS.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be customer focused with previous exposure/or relevant payroll experience.

Essential Experience:

• Experience using a payroll system or preferred Empower.
• Developed skills in Excel, Human Resource Information Systems and other relevant applications and software.
• Ability to maintain a Human Resource Information System.
• Adaptable and flexible to change.
• The ability to problem solve and identify improvements.
• The ability to relate to all levels within the organisation.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to produce high quality work.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Vids Ramamoorthy | Payroll Manager | 5272 4743 | vidhya.ramamoorthy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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