Payroll Officer

Conveniently located among all that the Southbank precinct has to offer, this role will be filled by someone who has minimum 2 years payroll experience, has an exceptional eye for detail, is a strong communicator and ideally has a qualification in Finance or Human Resources. Flexibility to have work-from-home days will also be available once the training period is complete.

If you’re looking for a career in a role that will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in all aspects of Payroll and want to be part of a great company that will encourage and support your growth then please read on...

**The Role**

Utilising your payroll experience you will be required to assist our Group Payroll Manager to process our weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. Other responsibilities will include setting up new employees within our payroll system, updating and maintaining system data, responding to payroll queries, completing administrative functions, assisting with statutory returns and staying up to date with all relevant legislation, policy and regulations.

**Basic responsibilities of this role will include**:

- Ensure that weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll is accurate and processed on time
- Ensure the business complies to all legislative requirements pertaining to payroll
- Prepare regular management and financial reporting
- Manage and process the entire end to end payroll function including Superannuation, taxation and other deductions as required
- Act as the sole contact for all payroll queries nationally
- Work with HR Manager to develop procedures as necessary to improve payroll related processes and contribute to Seaway’s longer-term payroll strategy
- Various HR projects as required

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- Ideally 2-3 years payroll experience
- Experience processing complex pay runs preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of payroll legislation, Fair Work Act and long service leave on a national basis
- Single Touch Payroll
- Working knowledge of HR3 is preferred but not essential
- Experience with Human Force Employee Time and Attendance system will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent time management skills
- HR experience is desirable but not essential
- A passion for payroll and enjoy working with numbers

**Qualifications**

Tertiary qualification preferred but not essential.

**Who Are We?**

The Seaway Group of Companies is an Australian owned Shipping Agency & Logistics Company with over 500 staff in offices across Australia, New Zealand and China.

We specialise in all areas of supply chain management including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road/Rail Transport, Dry/Cold Warehousing and all forms of cargo. In addition, we are agents for first class principals Höegh Autoliners, TS Lines and Marfret.

Seaway is a progressive business with a friendly, energetic team and culture. We are focused on providing pathways for success through active management and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and professional organisation.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- **No agencies please.**_

**Salary**: $59,190.54 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- What is your expected annual salary?

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Southbank, VIC 3006: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southbank, VIC 3006