About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a supportive team within a large, expanding global business on a temporary basis. In this role as Payroll Officer, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the function from day one

Duties & Responsibilities 
Your daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and month-end (EOM) activities
• Assist with administering payrolls, including month-end consolidation and processing support as required for two weekly and one monthly payroll.
• Check and audit all payrolls to ensure compliance with legislation and awards (e.g., tax compliance, superannuation).
• Support internal reporting requirements such as ad hoc reports, annual leave reports, and intercompany reports.
• Assist with payroll-related projects focused on continual improvement and standardisation of payroll operations and systems.
• Calculate and process termination payments for resignation, retirement, and redundancy cases.
• Assist with the calculation, payment, and reconciliation of payroll tax and group tax.
• Support administration, calculation, payment, and reconciliation of all superannuation contributions across the ANZ region.
• Liaise with management and staff regarding all payroll and pay enquiries within Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
• Coordinate with HR regarding staff appointments, terminations, remuneration, conditions of service, and other relevant matters.

Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will have experience in a similar Payroll Officer position along with the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience using iChris/Chris21
• 5+ years experience in a Payroll Officer or Senior Payroll role
• Confident working in a stand-alone payroll position
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Benefits

• Reputable national organisation with great opportunities for staff
• Social and friendly working environment
• Great flexibility - hybrid working arrangements 

How to Apply
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