Payroll / Kronos Specialist

Company Description

At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, including Winning Appliances, Appliances Online, Winning Services, Home Clearance, Rogerseller, and Ora, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers.

**Job Description**:
Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for optimising workforce management systems?

This is a unique role as we are seeking a skilled & experienced Payroll / Kronos Specialist to join our dynamic team and help streamline our processes. You will have Payroll (and ideally some HR knowledge) assisting the Payroll/HR Operations Manager with the ongoing build and maintenance of UKG Ready (Kronos).

You will be working within the HR team but closely with the Payroll team, reporting to the Payroll/HR Operations Manager.

**What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like**
- Assisting with the ongoing build of the HRIS & T&A system
- Provide training and support to team members and managers on how to effectively use the Kronos system including time tracking and scheduling
- Assist with troubleshooting, and ensure data accuracy for seamless payroll processing and stakeholder reporting
- Analyse data and assist with generating insightful reports/graphs that assist in decision-making processes
- Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to optimise efficiency
- Ongoing audits of pay rates, contract interpretations
- User profile management
- Standardising user manuals
- Customise Kronos system settings to align with company policies & compliances requirements

**Qualifications**:

- UKG Workforce Ready experience
- Experience or understanding of Payroll
- Understanding of HR (not essential)
- Proven experience as a Kronos Specialist or similar role, with a strong understanding of workforce management systems
- Attention to detail
- Intermediate excel skills
- Solid knowledge of timekeeping & scheduling with an understanding of how they flow and integrate
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful reports
- Quick learner & thinker
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information
- Permanent full-time position.
- Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Conveniently located in the heart of Waterloo, Sydney, our office offers excellent accessibility with public transport options right at your doorstep. Plus, you'll have the added convenience of having Coles, Aldi, and various shops in close proximity.
- Indulge in a weekly breakfast BBQ, where you can start your day with delicious food and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
- Friday festivities, including after-work drinks, engaging evening social events, and exciting raffles to end the week on a high note.

**Benefits**
- Exciting career advancement opportunities await as we are a rapidly growing company that values promoting from within our talented team
- Our in-house Training Academy provides ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees have the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge. We also conduct annual growth and development reviews for all our team members.
- Enjoy generous discounts on our whitegoods and homewares range, which features cutting-edge brands from the world's industry leaders.
- Experience Winning Perks with exclusive discounts, deals, and savings on a diverse array of products and services. From retail and dining to travel, entertainment, wellness, gym and more.

**Culture**

At Winning, we take immense pride in creating an environment where you can truly flourish. Our culture is more than just words on a page; it's the heart and soul of everything we do. We value open communication, collaboration, and diversity. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds that each team member brings because we believe it's the key to our success.

We also understand the importance of work-life balance in fostering happiness and productivity. That's why we prioritise it, ensuring you have the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally. We're not just interested in your present success; we're invested in your future growth. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, we provide the tools and opportunities for you to reach new heights.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Winning Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that r