Senior Payroll Manager

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Perigon Group Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing a team to ensure the effective and efficient processing of a high-volume payroll function, including fortnightly timesheets for a casual workforce across multiple awards as well as fortnightly administrative payroll.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the end-to-end management of the business unit's payroll system, partnering with the business unit and group Finance teams to ensure precision and integrity of payroll data.
  • Ensure that timesheets are received, accurately entered, and paid in accordance with agreed timeframes.
  • Support payroll internal reporting requirements and work closely with the wider business and Finance teams to produce ad hoc reports as required.

Operational Processes

  • Ensure that pay related employee records are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • Ensure that all pay and remuneration adjustments and increases are implemented as required.
  • Ensure that the payroll system supports all processing requirements so that fortnightly pays are processed accurately and on time.
  • Oversee and advise on the management of all specific payroll transactions including allowances, salary sacrifice, parental leave payments, long service leave etc.
  • Oversee the preparation and distribution of annual payment summaries.
  • Ensure that all employer superannuation payment obligations are met in full and paid in accordance with agreed cycles.
  • Work collaboratively with HR to provide accurate advice and support to managers and employees regarding payroll and award issues.
  • Support the business unit by identifying and continually improving the quality and standards of processes, policies, and outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Act as a key point of contact and respond to and resolve payroll enquiries and issues that may be escalated from frontline and support staff.
  • Support and advise the Finance Manager with regular updates of payroll operations and improvements.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Payroll or Management related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
  • Capabilities and competencies all areas of payroll processing, whilst maintaining up to date knowledge as required.
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
  • Possess strong customer service and stakeholder relations skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skill including the ability to articulate ideas, present opinions and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.


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