Payroll Officer

About the Role

Join a prominent organisation that supports a substantial Australian and New Zealand workforce by leveraging your payroll expertise. This role is ideal for a skilled Payroll Officer experienced in managing complex payroll operations, knowledgeable in relevant legislation, and dedicated to providing accurate and compliant payroll services that focus on customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payrolls for Australian and New Zealand employees within allotted timelines and service level requirements.
• Analyse payroll verification reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve inconsistencies efficiently.
• Apply multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements correctly to ensure accurate employee payments and proper payroll system configurations.
• Maintain employee records using SAP, ensuring all personnel updates are authorised appropriately.
• Comply with organisational policies, payroll procedures, and legislative requirements consistently.
• Prepare and submit Single Touch Payroll (STP) files, Payday Filing, and fulfill other statutory reporting duties.
• Complete monthly payroll reconciliation and closing processes.
• Support payroll accuracy for both waged and salaried workforces.
• Offer professional and timely payroll assistance to internal and external stakeholders, promptly addressing payroll enquiries.
• Collaborate with site payroll teams by guiding payroll transactions, wage interpretations, pay rates, and Enterprise Agreement details.
• Generate detailed payroll reports and analysis to aid business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll operations through automation, enhancing efficiency and error reduction.
• Contribute expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in payroll-related projects.
• Conduct testing and validation for legislative updates, Enterprise Agreement changes, and payroll system improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Experience handling payroll services within medium to large organisations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll legislation across Australia and New Zealand.
• Proven ability to process payrolls for both countries effectively.
• Strong background in interpreting and administering multiple Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Operational familiarity with KRONOS and SAP HR & Payroll systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and precision.
• Effective time management and prioritisation capabilities.
• High communication skills and proven stakeholder management success.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a reputable and established organisation.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive payroll team environment.
• Engagement with complex payroll functions across Australia and New Zealand.
• Involvement in payroll projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Access to ongoing professional growth and career development options.

Additional Information

We are firmly dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values diversity in experiences, heritage, and perspectives. Applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse communities are highly encouraged.

Should you meet the qualifications and wish to contribute your expertise, we welcome your application to join our team and advance your career.