Payroll Compliance Specialist

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

$110,000 - $120,000 plus superannuation
- Hybrid working model - 1-2 days in the office
- Newly created position

**Our client**

Our client are market leaders in their industry, undergoing steady growth across all Australian states. With over 60 years experience in the market and boasting a reputation for excellence, the organisation is seeking a Payroll Governance/Compliance Specialist to join their supportive and close-knit team in a newly created role.

**Role & Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Payroll Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring all payments are made in accordance with Awards, Agreements, Company Policy and Procedures, FairWork, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, and other relevant legislative requirements
- Identifying and consolidating payroll compliance risks and issues across an organisation
- Identifying process improvement strategies with current systems and processes, particularly across governance framework
- Assisting with building of newly identified framework for all new payroll governance & compliance controls
- Maintain award data and ensure wages payments comply with EBA or awards
- Ensure efficient completion of troubleshooting as required
- Plan and implement all payroll changes in relation to new and amended industrial instruments.
- Oversee the queries relating to Third party requirements
- Respond to escalated payroll compliance queries in an efficient and timely manner
- Assist in preparing journal entries and reconcile payroll related Gl accounts as set by Payroll Accountant
- Adhoc reporting requirements as set per Payroll Manager
- Check pay run variance report for discrepancies
- Review and update payroll processes on a regular basis to maintain continuous improvement
- Assist to process monthly pays as required

**The Successful Applicant**

You will have extensive experience across payroll governance and compliance, along with the following attributes.
- Experience with Chris21 would be advantageous, though not essential
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Strong payroll technical knowledge (eg. understanding of portable long service leave, insurances, personal indemnity, superannuation etc)
- Experienced in reviewing/updating procedural documentation
- Demonstrated capability to identify, implement and optimise Payroll technologies
- Experienced in working with large volumes of data to identify anomalies
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

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