Payroll Specialist

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia EnergyAustralia Full time

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About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia's largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia's largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

About The Role

We are on the lookout for a Payroll Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this 6-month fixed term contract role, you will hit the ground running and support our Payroll Leader with key BAU processing (end to end). Along the way you will handle complex payroll tasks, keep us compliant with regulations and help drive great experiences for our employees.

Key Elements Of The Position Include

  • Reviewing and processing employee pay, deductions, and entitlements.
  • Assessing and resolving payroll related issues/queries, providing sound advice to our employees with regards to EA's industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and update payroll systems with employee data changes, with a lens on accuracy and consistency.
  • Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant laws and regulations, including preparation and submission of statutory reports.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline payroll processing, ensuring payroll systems are up-to-date and functional.

About You

This role will suit an adaptable and dependable payroll professional with a passion for creating great experiences for our employees. Recent history with SAP SuccessFactors will be viewed favourably, as will experience gained in the utilities sector.

Other Things We'd Love To See Include
  • Strong end to end payroll processing experience, ideally gained in medium sized, multi-site organisations.
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards.
  • Experience running pay cycles attached to multiple industrial instruments, including experiencing administering and interpreting complex Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA's).
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, with confidence working across complex data sets and spreadsheets.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to maintain this under times of pressure / impending deadlines.
  • High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Relevant qualifications in Payroll, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.

Why Us?

We're committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it's a workplace where everyone's welcome.

We also offer;
  • Genuine work life balance through our flexible ways of working
  • Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
  • Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year (we call them recharge days)
  • Volunteer days off to help charities make a difference through volunteering
  • State-of-the-art Melbourne office with stunning views and only 3–4-minute walk from Southern Cross station

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  • IndustriesUtilities

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