Introduction:
Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton.
Your Opportunity:
The Senior People and Culture Officer is pivotal in delivering streamlined human resources and payroll services to the organisation. This HR and Payroll subject matter expert is a solution-focused and proactive professional that draws from their experience, qualifications, and expertise in navigating employment and payroll-related legislation.
A great organisation that is in the process of change and innovation, join us on the journey.
Benefits you will enjoy:
SCHADS L5 Salary Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
Description:
The Senior People and Culture Officer is the organisation's generalist HR and Payroll subject matter expert. This position, supported by the HR & Governance team, enables managers and employees to understand relevant HR and Payroll processes and responsibilities, fostering a culture of 'HR/Payroll self-sufficiency' and best practice. This position is also responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll, recruitment, and providing HR support and training to managers on HR best practices.
We are currently in the process of reviewing our existing databases, policies, and procedures. The successful person will have involvement in this implementation process, so previous experience with system implementation would be beneficial. Current database is ELMO supporting human resources processes and My Pay RTA supporting payroll processes; experience in this area would be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities Include:
End-to-end HR Lifecycle Completion of high-level HR and payroll activities Onboarding and offboarding tasks in the payroll/HR system Accurately interpreting and applying Fair Work Award rules; experience with SCHADS Award essential Reporting of HR and payroll statistics Oversee the administration of HRIS & Payroll systems Ensure staff remain compliant with qualifications, licences, blue card, yellow card, criminal checks, etc. Liaise with Managers and staff regarding payroll and HR queries Communicate with external parties when required Provide oversight of payroll officer
Skills and Experiences:
The Position Requires:
Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with at least two years' subsequent experience Experience in the interpretation and application of HR and Payroll legislation and frameworks, such as industrial awards and Fair Work legislation A minimum of two years' payroll experience in either a standalone end-to-end payroll position and/or contributing to payroll processing Demonstrated experience as a human resources officer supporting quality work across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, cultural and engagement activities, legal compliance and beyond Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to enable engagement with a geographically and culturally diverse workforce and stakeholders Demonstrated digital literacy with proven experience working with HR/Payroll systems, reporting systems/report designing, and expertise in the Microsoft Office suite of applications Ability to operate methodically with a high attention to detail in the completion of tasks with competing deadlines Ensure compliance with financial accounting requirements, Centacare NQ policies, industrial awards and employment contracts Maintain the organisation's probity checks (Working with Children Blue Card, NDIS Worker etc.), pre-employment screenings and safeguarding databases, and support employees with applications and renewals Current, and ability to retain, both a Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability Worker Screening/Clearance/Card Active participation in committees/groups such as RAP & Wellbeing
Desirable:
Qualification and/or experience as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Experience in a similar position or environment requiring understanding or application of the SCHADS Award HR or Payroll Professional Membership Experience in ELMO or similar HRIS system Current open driver licence #J-18808-Ljbffr