Payroll Project 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**

This newly created position of **Payroll Project Specialist** will report directly to the National Payroll Manager, and work alongside our team based in Mascot. Our office is conveniently located a short walk from Mascot Train Station and is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shops, and gyms.

You'll be responsible for managing projects identifying pain points within current payroll and time management processes, developing, testing and implementing efficient systems and procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

To ensure the smooth implementation and functioning of new processes, you'll need to effectively communicate with stakeholders across various departments, such as HR, IT, and Finance.

This is a **12-month fixed term full-time** position, with likelihood of becoming permanent.

**A typical day for you**
- Identifying and assessing issues within current payroll
- Performing scenario/regression testing and UAT testing on End-to-End process
- Consultation with internal and external stakeholders
- Overseeing change management for payroll processes

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- End-to-end payroll expertise
- Knowledge of payroll legislation - Awards, EBA’s, Fair Work
- SAP ECP & Kronos WFD experience is a huge advantage
- Project management experience is preferred.
- Process change management
- Focus on compliance
- Bachelor's Degree or certification in a Payroll related discipline is desirable

This role would suit someone with extensive payroll knowledge and experience who is looking for a fresh challenge and an opportunity to step-up in their career by moving into a project focused role.

**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**:

- ** Fixed term 12 month full-time position**:

- ** Possibility to go permanent**:

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

- Easy access to public transport - 2min walk to Mascot Train Station
- 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