QLS has a 6-month contract opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to join the Finance team. Our Finance team supports the organisation by providing accurate, efficient and customer-focused services across financial management, compliance and reporting. We're seeking an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and end-to-end payroll processing. In this role, you'll deliver accurate and compliant fortnightly payroll across two entities, while helping us build and shape a new in-house payroll function. Experience with KeyPay is highly valued.

In this role you will:

• Process accurate and timely fortnightly payroll across two entities, including new starters, variations, leave, superannuation and terminations
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, awards, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and Single Touch Payroll requirements
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and reports to support Finance, P&C and management decision-making
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, process notes and documentation to support a robust in-house payroll function
• Support the Finance Manager to transition payroll services in-house, including system setup, testing, process mapping and go-live activities using KeyPay

Ideally you will have the following:

• Proven experience running end-to-end payroll, ideally across multiple entities
• Confident using KeyPay, with the know-how to configure and optimise the system
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll compliance super, PAYG, payroll tax and STP
• A track record of supporting payroll transitions or process improvements
• A proactive, detail-focused mindset and the ability to keep cool under deadlines

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We provide 12 weeks parental leave irrespective of primary or secondary carers
• We are proud to be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Capability on people@qls.com.au.