Senior Payroll Specialist

Our Story

At Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  We are passionate, ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.

Our Purpose

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.  Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.

Our opportunity

This position presents an excellent opportunity for a professional to be a critical specialist in our payroll function, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and assisting payroll projects. Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader you will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations with accuracy, mentoring and supporting payroll officers in their growth. Contributing to the enhancement of the payroll processes and procedure to improve efficiency. A key aspect of this position is the development of strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Being a Lactalis employee you commit to promoting a safe working environment, fostering a positive and values-driven workplace culture. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and accurately process weekly and monthly payroll within required timeframes
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits and reporting as required
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, modern awards, Lactalis enterprise agreements and Lactalis policies
• Manage a workforce consisting of full-time, part-time, and casual employees, ensuring proper payroll classifications and payments
• Process and ensure payroll related compliance including superannuation, payroll tax and fair work obligations.
• Calculate and process termination entitlements and other adhoc manual calculations
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate payroll processes for great efficiency and accuracy
• Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to the team of payroll specialists on complex payroll related queries.
• Review and audit payroll records and transactions processed by payroll specialists to ensure accuracy
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related matters including leave entitlements, tax deductions, and salary packaging options
• Maintain organisational structure changes in SAP HR

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate for this role is someone who can demonstrate a balance of positive, value-adding behaviour and outstanding results. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 3+ years of comprehensive payroll experience in mid-to-large workforce environments
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
• Experience with modern award interpretation and working within enterprise agreements
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in large payroll systems and a willingness to learn SAP HR
• The ability to establish work priorities, resolve issues, and meet deadlines

WHAT WE OFFER:

As a global company, we provide an exciting career opportunity where you can make an immediate impact. We offer pathways for career advancement, a competitive salary package, and a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment dedicated to achieving success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take the next step in their career.

If you possess the ambition, determination, and skills to excel in this role, submit your application by selecting 'Apply' and following the designated prompts.