Payroll Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia OFI Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • We have an opportunity to take ownership of payroll in a friendly environment
  • Join us & be a part of our collaborative HR team part of global agribusiness
  • Role based in beautiful new building on St Kilda Road in Melbourne

ofi (olam food ingredients) is a leading global integrated supply chain processor and grower of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across five platforms (cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices), to more than 8,000 customers worldwide. With a direct presence in more than 49 countries, with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries, ofi has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses.

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for someone to join us as our HR team as our payroll expert. As part of the HR and Safety division, this role is responsible for Australian and New Zealand end-to-end Payroll functions, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely service to approximately 300 employees including calculating and processing employee payments, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and other deductions.

Additionally other responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, awards, and regulations.
  • Providing payroll reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis as well as for analysis to support business decision-making.
  • Liaise with employees and various internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related queries and issues.
  • Maintaining payroll systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, and if required implementing new systems.
  • Liaising with the wider HR team regarding new hires, terminations, remuneration and conditions of service.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for a results-driven professional with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering outstanding service. This role is perfect for someone who's expertise in payroll systems and processes across Australia and New Zealand enables them to confidently perform all required tasks while proactively ensuring knowledge stays up to date. They will also:

  • Possess a solid knowledge of current payroll practices, procedures, and relevant legislative framework.
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-site payroll settings, preferably with a mixture of white and blue-collar sectors.
  • Comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act in Australia and employment laws in New Zealand (essential).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (FoundU and Swag by Employment Hero is highly advantageous).
  • Capability to optimise payroll processes using data-driven insights.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
  • Have experience implementing improvements to payroll systems and processes where required.
  • Be comfortable working from a St Kilda Road office location.
  • Have a calm, cooperative demeanour with a commitment to continuous improvement.

We have a zero tolerance policy to drugs, and you must be able to pass our pre-employment medical / drug screening.

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