Payroll Specialist

Job title : Payroll Specialist
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $120k - $140k + super
Contact name : Emily O'Brien
Contact email : eobrien@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1399524

The Organisation
  
Our client is a well-known and reputable business who is currently looking for a Payroll Compliance Officer with experience using SAP and SuccessFactors to play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll activities, compliance with legal and policy requirements. This position is responsible for handling non-transactional and compliance-related tasks, supporting the Payroll team in various operational aspects, and contributing to process improvements.  
  
Responsibilities  
  • Provide support and back up for end of month processes, including Payroll Tax, Superannuation, and deduction activities
  • Handle compliance related tasks via ServiceNow tickets, acting as the first escalation point for tax and super related queries
  • Prepare, balance and reconcile Payroll Tax, Superannuation, third-party deductions and variances reporting
  • Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, taxation and super contributions following legislative, award and policy requirements
  • Oversee internal and external audit and compliance activities related to payroll
  • Implement and track payroll controls and compliance through reporting mechanisms
  • Conduct payroll related reconciliations, validate pay runs, and generate compliance reports
  • Address escalated payroll-related inquiries and issues within Service Level Agreements
  
Candidate Profile
The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar position along with the following skills and attributes:
  • Previous experience with SAP essential
  • Previous experience in payroll EOM, reporting and compliance
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Proven process improvement initiatives
  • Confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external
  • Able to take initiative and accountability for assigned task
  
What's on Offer
  • Excellent salary $120k - $140k (dependent on experience)
  • Opportunity to work for an employer of choice
  • Career development and first-class training on offer
  • Close knit team who enjoy working together
  
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Emily O’Brien eobrien@sharpandcarter.com.au