Payroll Specialist

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options, and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**

If you’re looking the next step in your career, this newly created position will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your payroll expertise by managing projects identifying pain points within current payroll and time management processes.

Reporting directly to the National Payroll Manager, you’ll be liaising with stakeholders across various departments, including HR, IT, and Finance, to ensure the smooth implementation of new processes.

Please note that this is a **12-month fixed term full-time** position, however, based on your success in the role it is likely to change to permanent.

**A typical day for you**
- Identifying and assessing issues within current payroll processes
- Consulting with internal and external stakeholders
- Developing, testing, and implementing system and procedure improvements
- Overseeing change management for payroll processes
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations
- Acting as 2IC to National Payroll Manager for project matters

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- 4-5 years of end-to-end payroll expertise
- In depth knowledge of payroll legislation - Awards, EBA’s, Fair Work
- SAP ECP & Kronos WFD (or similar) experience is an advantage
- Project management experience is valuable but not essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**What you’ll get in return**

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- ** Excellent salary package & employee benefits**:

- ** Work from home 2 days a week**:

- ** Easy access to public transport**:

- Training to equip you for success and drive your career forward
- Purchased extra leave program
- Discounted hire equipment
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. **Equipped for you