Payroll Officer

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.

We are offering you:
- 12-month Fixed term full time position- Free on-site parking- Discounted health insurance with Medibank- Discounted car rentals with Avis- Access to our Employee Assistance Program- Flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office+2 days working from home)

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for running end to end weekly/fortnightly/monthly Australian and NZ payrolls.

Key activities may include:
- Assist Payroll Manager in running end to end Australian payroll for all companies and multiple cycles including NZ payroll;- Attending to basic changes to employee Masterfile data and payroll files;- Assisting in documentation of all key payroll related procedures with periodic reviews to ensure regulatory requirements are maintained;- Assist with coordination of payment of PAYG, superannuation and workers’ compensation;- Calculation of leave and termination payments; Interpreting NES, Awards and Enterprise Agreements;- Preparing payroll payments to third party vendors, including superannuation and Child Support;- Assist in preparing reports, monthly reconciliation and general ledger related activities;- Responding to staff enquiries and resolving payroll issues in a timely manner;- Timely reporting of payroll data to various stakeholders;- Run the payroll process in the absence of the Payroll Manager during periods of leave;- Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements; and- Attend to any ad-hoc payroll matters as directed by the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer in a medium sized organization (multiple cycles and ABN’s desirable;- Minimum 3 years’ experience using Sage Micropay (Meridian);- Certificate IV in Payroll or similar is required;- Strong understanding of legislation, taxation and superannuation;- Exposure and experience in timekeeping systems;- Excellent attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills;- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and deliver to tight deadlines;- Demonstrated ability to provide customer service excellence; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;- Strong MS Excel skills; and Assertive & confident.

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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.