Payroll Manager

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Key activities may include:

- Running end to end Australian Payroll for 6 companies;
- Attending to basic changes to payroll files;
- Assist the HR manager and Finance team in the provision of payroll reports, data analysis etc. as required;
- Assisting in documentation of all key payroll related procedures with periodic reviews to ensure regulatory requirements are maintained;
- Coordinate payment of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and workers’ compensation;
- Calculation of termination, resignation and redundancy payments; Interpreting NES, Awards and Enterprise Agreements;
- Preparing payroll payments, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, including superannuation and payroll tax;
- Preparing reports, monthly reconciliation and general ledger related activities;
- Responding to staff enquiries and resolving payroll issues in a timely manner;
- Review time and attendance data for correctness;
- Reviewing payroll policies and procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and best practice, and implementing improvements are required;
- Timely reporting of payroll data to various stakeholders;
- Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements;
- Attend to any ad-hoc payroll matters as directed by the Senior Finance Director.

Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma or similar qualification is required;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Manage in a medium sized organization (multiple cycles and ABN’s desirable;
- Strong command of Meridian (MUST) and some exposure to Workday (DESIRABLE);
- Exposure and experience in timekeeping systems (desirable Mitre Finch);
- Exposure to ESS (desirable Micropay ESP);
- Proactive approach to improving payroll process and systems;
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong MS Excel skills; and Assertive & confident.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.