Payroll Officer

**About the role**:
Seeking to appoint a motivated Payroll Officer to support our busy function in processing the fortnightly payroll in a timely and efficient manner.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement and this role will be based in either Laverton or Newcastle. You are someone that likes to learn and grow within your role with support from an experienced collaborative team.

Duties include but not limited to:

- You’ll be the primary point of contact for daily communication with key business stakeholders
- Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
- Analyse and process timesheets for multiple locations
- Understand taxation of employer paid benefits and PAYG
- Managing new starters and terminations
- Generating fortnightly and monthly financial reporting
- Leave Processing/Deductions/Allowances/Bonus/Choice of Super
- Building and fostering strong relationships across the business

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and people skills. You will be solutions focused and enjoy problem solving. We are looking for an individual who can bring lots of energy and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. To be successfully considered for this role, you will demonstrate the following experience:

- 3-5 years’ experience in payroll processing
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, awards and ability to interpret EBAs
- Proficiency with SAP preferred, not essential
- Experience with Kronos desirable
- Intermediate experience in Excel and able to generate financial reports
- Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
- High level of professionalism, dealing with sensitive, confidential documents and personal information
- Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to uphold compliance standards

**Key Benefits**:
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
- **Generous parental leave**:20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
- **Access to long service leave after 5 years**:Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
- **Corporate rates for private health insurance**:Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
- **Employee Benefits Program**: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.

**About us**:
**InfraBuild**is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

**Why work here?**:
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on **three pillars** that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
- **Work with a greater purpose**: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
- **Work well - live better**: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
- **Build your own future**: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

**We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.