Senior Payroll Officer

5 days ago

Prestons, New South Wales, Australia GWA Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team based in Prestons on a permanent full-time basis.

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly pay runs. You'll be responsible for onboarding new employees, managing terminations, handling master file changes, and overseeing leave management using MicrOpay EVO, UKG Ready Time & Attendance, and Workday systems.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Processing payroll transactions, including manual payments and adjustments.
  • Managing new employee set-up, terminations, and changes to employee records.
  • Overseeing leave applications and ensuring accurate data import/export between systems.
  • Preparing payroll reconciliations, reports, and superannuation payments.
  • Responding promptly to payroll enquiries and liaising with internal teams.
  • Supporting a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You'll also be expected to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, contribute to a positive team culture, and actively participate in your own professional development.

Candidate Requirements

You'll bring at least 2 years' experience in a similar senior payroll role. You'll also have:

  • Strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong relationship-building skills across all organisational levels.
  • At least 2 years' recent experience using MicrOpay EVO, UKG Ready Time & Attendance, and Workday.
  • Exposure to the manufacturing or distribution industry is highly regarded.

About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you'll be set up for success and know that you're making a real difference from day one, we'll offer you:

  • Hybrid working options
  • Free onsite parking
  • Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
  • An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
  • Paid parental leave program
  • 'Great Rewards' and 'Boost' programs - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
  • Life & Trauma insurance
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
  • Annual flu vaccinations

Ready to apply?

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Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.

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