RSPCA is Australia’s best known and most respected animal welfare organisation, working tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty, caring for over 9,000 animals in South Australia every year. We are animal protectors, carers and guardians and bring solace to the abandoned, surrendered and injured. We offer shelter, education, medical attention and love to help animals in need find loving forever homes. We advocate for the humane treatment of all living creatures and we are the only charity empowered by State Parliament to prosecute perpetrators of animal cruelty and neglect. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-organised, motivated person to take on RSPCA SA's full time HR & Payroll Officer role. This role will be initially be located at Stepney whilst our brand new Animal Care Centre is being built at Glenthorne Farm. 

The HR and Payroll Officer is responsible for providing efficient and effective payroll services to employees including the calculation of accurate wages and salaries, providing advice on payroll issues, as well as monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll processing, reconciliations and reporting. 

This role also provides HR and WHS administration support and advice by undertaking people related activities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development and performance appraisal processes, to achieve outcomes that contribute to service quality and employee engagement.

What the role ENTAILS:

• Process accurate fortnightly end to end payroll and associated payroll activities.
• Provide accurate support and advice on RSPCA EBA and relevant Agreements, Awards and Legislation.
• Coordinate probationary and performance and development appraisals processes. 
• Provide WHS support and administration.
• Coordinate quarterly WHS committee meetings.
• Assist with delivering HR and WHS strategies and projects.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with talent acquisition processes.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 40% discount off Royal Canin pet food.
• 20% off retail price at RSPCA SA’s PetVille retail store.
• At-cost microchipping, vaccinations and cheap prescription medication for owned pets.
• Discounted animal boarding.
• Discount on RSPCA Op Shop purchases.
• Discount adoptions from RSPCA Animal Care Centres.
• On site car parking.

What will make you STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

• Qualification in Human Resources or related field.
• Demonstrated payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in the use of payroll and rostering software, particularly UKG (previously Kronos) and Payroll Metrics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply awards, agreements and IR/WHS legislation.
• Have outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills and a bubbly personality, with a 'can do' attitude and ability to handle a busy working environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail ensuring work produced is accurate and consistently meets quality standards. 
• Be a 'self starter' with a strong sense of initiative to work independently, as well as a part of a team. 
• Encompass excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and ensure multiple tasks are progressed simultaneously to successfully meet business objectives.

For more information on the key requirements of the role, please read the Position Description attached.

For a confidential discussion about this new role, please contact Renee Buchiw, Head of Human Resources, on 0408 369 176.

If this role excites you, and you want to join one of Australia’s best known, loved and respected animal welfare charities, we would love to hear from you.