Payroll Officer

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Colliers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Company Description
Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long-term structure and platform to accelerate their success.

Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to take ownership of payroll operations within a dynamic and fast-paced property and real estate environment. If you are a payroll professional with strong SAP SuccessFactors experience and a deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing for employees across corporate offices.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in SAP SuccessFactors, including onboarding, offboarding, and changes to employment conditions.
  • Ensure payroll compliance with Australian legislation, Modern Awards, and internal company policies.
  • Reconcile and submit statutory obligations including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, and STP.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Project Managers to ensure correct cost allocations and project-based reporting.
  • Support internal and external audits through accurate recordkeeping.
  • Mentor junior payroll staff and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with SAP SuccessFactors upgrades, testing, and automation projects.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Payroll Officer.
  • Proficient in SAP SuccessFactors for payroll processing and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, ideally within the property or construction industries.
  • High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other payroll reporting tools.

Additional Information

We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It's our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what's right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.
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