Payroll Officer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Randstad Australia Full time

Join a leading Australian organisation within a dynamic and evolving sector. As a Payroll Officer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely compensation of our diverse national workforce.

About the role:

  • Manage the end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for a national workforce across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with relevant industrial instruments and legislation.
  • Prepare, process, and reconcile all payroll-related components, including superannuation, deductions, salary sacrifice, and other allowances.
  • Conduct end-of-month payroll activities, including tax calculations, leave provisions, and superannuation reconciliations.
  • Assist with end-of-financial-year payroll processing and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare reconciliations for payroll-related accounts and process payroll journals into the accounting system.
  • Generate payroll information for management reporting, budgets, and special projects.
  • Stay abreast of legislative and compliance changes related to employment and remuneration to ensure ongoing adherence.
  • Contribute to metrics and analytical reporting, such as headcount, absenteeism, turnover, and leave balances.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders across HR, Finance, and management regarding payroll-related queries and issues.
  • Identify and implement process improvements within the payroll function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

About you:

  • Proven experience (3+ years) managing the end-to-end payroll function within a multi-site or multi-entity environment, ideally with exposure to various employment agreements.
  • Proven experience with Netsuite, as system for processing payroll.
  • Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge practically.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and analysing payroll data.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to providing excellent internal service.

The benefits:

  • Opportunity to work for a leading and evolving organisation within a significant Australian industry.
  • Competitive salary and superannuation package.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including the option for hybrid work (e.g., a mix of office and work from home).
  • Convenient office location in Melbourne CBD.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contributions are valued.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

Communication, Stakeholder Management, Independent, Highly Organised, End to End, Payroll, Payroll Reporting

qualifications

  • Accounting/Finance qualification to be highly regarded

education

Primary School/Junior High

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