Lead Payroll Specialist

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeePayroll Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Senior Payroll Officer Job Description

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the entire payroll process for an organisation's workforce.

  • Ensure all new personnel are correctly authorised on the payroll system and that comprehensive tax documentation is accurately prepared for each employee.
  • Review weekly and fortnightly timesheets for accuracy, including calculating extended hours when applicable, to guarantee precise wage payments.
  • Calculate wages, salaries, allowances, leave entitlements, and final payments upon termination with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Oversee the correct remittance of tax obligations and other employee deductions in compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
  • Reconcile payroll runs regularly and provide detailed reporting on results to key stakeholders within the Finance department.
  • Process payroll tax efficiently and ensure superannuation contributions are managed through the appropriate clearing house channels.
  • Liaise effectively with external payroll agencies as required to maintain seamless payroll operations across different business units.
  • Administer Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Long Service Leave (EBA LSL) processes for various states, ensuring compliance with differing legislative requirements.
  • Verify end-of-month payroll payments and support junior payroll employees by providing guidance and sharing best practices.
Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar payroll position within a medium or large organisation where accuracy and reliability were paramount.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills that enable you to manage data efficiently and produce clear reports.
  • Familiarity with Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements as well as pay code setup processes within modern payroll systems.
  • Exposure to ADP or similar payroll software would be advantageous but is not essential for success in this role.
  • Excellent communication skills that allow you to build rapport across departments and explain complex information clearly when liaising with both internal teams and external agencies.
  • A dependable approach combined with honesty, integrity, and a genuine commitment to delivering results that benefit both employees and the wider organisation.
  • Exceptional attention to detail which ensures all calculations are correct and all documentation is completed thoroughly every time.
  • A collaborative mindset that enables you to work effectively as part of a team while also supporting junior colleagues through mentoring or guidance.
  • Strong relationship-building abilities that help foster trust among stakeholders at all levels of the business as well as with external partners such as regulatory bodies or industry associations.

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