Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeePayroll Full time $136,000 - $161,600
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant processing of payroll in accordance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the full payroll cycle across all entities, including monthly and ad-hoc payrolls
  • Collaborate with outsourced payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely processing
  • Ensure employees are set up correctly and promptly in the payroll system
  • Manage payroll calculations and reconciliations, including salaries, wages, bonuses, allowances, terminations, redundancies and leave entitlements
  • Perform monthly leave reconciliations and ensure accurate leave accruals and balances
  • Manage senior management share plan dividend payments and coordinate preparation of annual statements
  • Verify casual hours in consultation with segment managers
  • Interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, including payroll tax, superannuation and PAYG withholding
  • Process and submit required statutory payments and reports: PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation contributions, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and annual reconciliation statements
  • Maintain payroll compliance and internal controls, including data security and confidentiality
Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Minimum 8 years' end-to-end payroll experience within medium to large corporate environments in Australia
  • Proven experience managing outsourced payroll providers and vendor relationships
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • Experience working in professional services or consulting firm environment
  • Familiarity with salary packaging, fringe benefits or salary sacrifice arrangements
  • Understanding of remuneration reporting obligations and year-end payroll processes
  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
  • Strong organisational and time management skills; able to meet multiple deadlines
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain payroll-related matters simply and clearly
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and employee information
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with continuous improvement mindset
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing to collaborative team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience with Workday will be highly regarded

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