Payroll Coordinator

Ahrens is seeking a skilled Payroll Coordinator to play a key role in delivering payroll functions for the company and associated industries.

This role involves coordinating and allocating tasks to team members to ensure all deadlines and agreed service delivery targets are achieved.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll legislation and be able to interpret and apply Awards, EBAs, and relevant legislation.

• Coordinate and allocate tasks to team members to ensure all deadlines and agreed service delivery targets are achieved
• Coordinate and process fortnightly payroll for all employees in line with all employee contracts, applicable Awards and EBAs
• Coordinate and undertake payroll run checking to ensure accurate and efficient processing
• Coordinate accurate termination and other ad-hoc payroll payments
• Ensure all statutory payroll reporting is accurate and produced by required deadlines
• Deliver all end of month payroll and other periodic payroll requirements
• Meet the payroll reporting needs of the business
• Assist with the requirements of the annual salary and wage review
• Understand and assist with the interpretation and practical application of applicable Awards, EBAs, and relevant payroll legislation
• Respond to complex payroll queries
• Coordinate and deliver all end of year payroll requirements
• Maintain and manage payroll database system ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
• Liaise with the HR team to ensure efficient processes are maintained in all relevant payroll areas

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll in a large organisation which pays across multiple Awards and EBAs
• Proven experience in Award and/or EBA interpretation and practical application
• Excellent time management skills, capable of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to understand big picture, be 'switched on' and a quick learner
• Excellent teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt and work well with others
• Accurate, fast keying and typing skills
• Basic accounting experience
• Customer service experience

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company with 120 years' experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety.

In return, we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family's health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia's leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice