Payroll Officer | YMCA Human Resources

Y Queensland Head Office is recruiting a Payroll Officer on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team located in Fortitude Valley

About the team

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, camping, education, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs. We have been working in local communities across Australia since 1854.

About the role

As the Payroll Officer, you will support the Senior Payroll Officer and have the shared responsibility of an efficient and timely end-to-end processing of a fortnightly payroll for the YMCA of Brisbane and Y-Care (Southeast Queensland) Inc.

You will be assisting staff members with payroll enquiries, administering HR Information systems and assisting with system configuration as required.

What will my time look like?

• Undertake required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting as required


• Provide accurate and timely processing and coordination of the YMCA and Y-Care payroll function


• Co-ordination of the end-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll(s) for both associations


• Assist in comprehensive annual payroll audits to ensure accuracy and correctness of data


• Calculation of termination payments (resignation/retirement/redundancy)


• Process salary increases, bonuses and calculation of back pays as required


• Data Entry of all payroll data from the salary packaging provider i.e. reportable fringe benefits and superannuation


• Assist in the running of end of FBT and end of Financial Year processes


• Assist with Company Benefit programs e.g. superannuation, salary sacrifice, additional tax and accommodation as required


• Administration and calculation of all superannuation contributions, charity and garnishee payments

Am I a good match?

• 3-5 years’ experience in a payroll function, preferably in a NFP


• Competence and experience in the use of payroll packages and software, MS Office software and time and attendance systems


• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant Industrial Acts, Superannuation Guarantee Legislation, Awards and Agreements


• Highly effective time management skills including the ability to plan, organise and stay on task


• Demonstrated experience with maintaining a HRIS or database


• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills


• Capacity to consistently demonstrate a high level of initiative, attention to detail as well as the ability to analyse and report on results


• Proven consistency in making sound decisions by working collaboratively with other staff as well as utilising and analysing available information, knowledge and experience


• Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Currently, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000


• Achievement of YMCA’s Safeguarding Children Training Certificate (and complete annual refresher training)

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture and everyone wants to work at the Y! It’s not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

We can’t wait to receive your standout application, your first step in joining the Y!

Here’s what on offer

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum)


• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities


• Discounted banking and loan rates with CommBank


• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes


• Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank


• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs


• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks where needed) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, you can click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.