Senior Payroll Officer - Nundah
Your Opportunity
This is a 9-month maternity cover contract within a global business, offering one day of working from home and on-site parking. You will be partnered with a senior member of the team who will provide extensive training and support throughout the contract, as well as offering insight into how a payroll system transition is managed.
You will be joining a collaborative payroll team of five, within a company of 3,000 employees across more than 100 locations globally. The payroll team is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for a large workforce across multiple sites.This role requires someone who communicates clearly and concisely, can cut through complexity, and is a confident problem-solver.
As the Payroll Officer, your responsibilities will include:
- Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee base on a fortnightly basis.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Manage payroll queries from staff in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Calculate and process terminations, leave entitlements, superannuation, and other payroll-related transactions.
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for management and audit purposes.
- Assist with the payroll system transition from Preceda to Dayforce.
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:
- Minimum five years' payroll experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, superannuation, Workcover, and tax.
- Strong communication skills with concise and accurate delivery.
- Proficiency in payroll software systems, ideally Preceda, Dayforce, or similar.
- Current Blue Card/Sustainability Card (or ability to obtain prior to start of employment
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Submit your CV directly via email to Maria Saavedra on maria.saavedra@roberthalf.com.au or by pressing the Apply button.
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