Expert Payroll Specialist

4 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent Focus Full time

About Talent Focus

Talent Focus Recruitment is a dynamic and growing organisation specialising in employment services, providing comprehensive people solutions across various industries. Our goal is to offer tailored HR support to businesses.

Salary Package

We are seeking an experienced Expert Payroll Specialist to join our team, offering a competitive salary package ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Job Description: Expert Payroll Specialist

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the payroll function at Talent Focus, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and effective use of key IT/software systems. Key responsibilities include:

  • Payroll Management: Oversee complete payroll outputs and responsibilities, managing data inputs and outputs across all IT/software requirements.
  • Labour Hire Payroll: Manage Labour Hire payroll for NSW, QLD, and VIC, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with Fair Work Australia regulations, taxation rates, superannuation for internal and external stakeholders, and modern awards.
  • Data Integrity: Maintain data integrity across XERO, ASTUTE, Jobadder, and superannuation clearing houses through various sources.
  • Invoicing: Create and send client invoices from XERO for labour hire, and perform twice-weekly reconciliation of XERO including accounts receivable and payable.
  • Timesheet Coordination: Coordinate and finalise all weekly timesheets for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reporting: Generate superannuation and weekly labour hire reports as required.

Information Sourcing Management

  • Oversee the sourcing of relevant payroll information, coordination of key information including candidate data, industry insights, and training development solutions with Talent Focus IT/software.
  • Develop and display a strong voice to support Talent Focus business internally and externally via multiple channels.

Communication and Reporting

  • Maintain CRM compliance, ensuring all relevant client and candidate data is uploaded and regularly reported to directors.
  • Exhibit excellent soft skills, being engaging, supportive, and open.
  • Ensure adherence to all reporting and information deadlines using approved formats and templates.
  • Cascade industry insights information to Talent Focus consultants, regularly capturing role information updates from consultants.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years experience in similar role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with Astute, Jobadder, XERO, and superannuation clearing houses.
  • Experience managing data integrity within IT/software platforms.
  • Knowledge of modern awards and relevant legislation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to capture details succinctly and communicate effectively.
  • Proven organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver critical assessments in a supportive manner.

Benefits

  • Be part of a growing and innovative team.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on our payroll and compliance functions.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.


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