Payroll Specialist

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create.

We are looking for a Payroll Officer where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries.

Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can.

A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for:

- Coordination and management of end-to-end weekly payroll function for Australia and New Zealand
- Data maintenance, interface with time and attendance system, processing and reporting for Australia and New Zealand
- Administration, calculation, payment and reconciliation of all superannuation contributions Preparing all necessary compliance lodgements for STP2, payroll tax, superannuation.
- Answering employee’s payroll queries in an effective, clear, and supportive manner
- Assisting in several exciting and ongoing projects in the payroll area
- Assisting with month-end process, including annual and long service leave provisions, bonus provision and payroll tax
- Manage Payroll Service Point queries
- Manage year end and other periodical reporting and reconciliation
- Provide ad-hoc payroll reporting requested by HR and other internal departments
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to provide information that supports business decision making and ad hoc requests
- Support audits, both internal and external
- Provision of excellent customer service for Leaders and Employees on all payroll matters
- Log payroll/system related queries to system providers such as Dayforce and Micropay and resolve issues with the support of the provider
- Maintain accurate data in Payroll, time and attendance system;
- Checking and auditing payrolls, ensuring legislative and Award compliance;
- Calculation and payment of termination/separation payments.
- Payment and reconciliation of bonus/commission, STI (Short Term Incentive), STIP, Profit Share payments.
- Calculation, payment and reconciliation of payroll and associated tax requirements
- Develop and update payroll and time and attendance reference manual for managers
- Run training sessions for managers on Time and Attendance System
- Perform system upgrades (Time and attendance and Payroll)
- Maintenance of staff records
- Setup and process new hires, job changes, terminations, remuneration, conditions of service and other matters.
- Workers compensation co-ordination and annual reconciliation of Workers Compensation premiums
- Any other additional task required

About you

To be considered for this position you must have:

- Certificate/ Diploma in Payroll or completed Payroll Courses for AU and NZ however not mandatory
- Experience with Micropay is a requirement. Dayforce (Time and Attendance System) and Workday - Preferred
- Previous experience in processing Payroll for New Zealand
- Legislative and award compliance - ability to interpret relevant awards and legislation, for AU and NZ is a requirement
- Understanding of General Retail Industry Award will be preferred

About Swarovski

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under