Payroll Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

ROSTER: 5/2 or 5/2/4/3 (Residential in Kalgoorlie Only)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process payroll transactions accurately, efficiently and within required timeframes.
• Collect, calculate and maintain payroll data, including wages, allowances, deductions, leave, terminations and taxation.
• Administer superannuation, salary continuance insurance, workers’ compensation payments and other employee-related payments.
• Prepare payroll, financial and operational reports, including ad hoc reporting as required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure documentation meets statutory and company requirements.
• Monitor changes to employee entitlements, payroll legislation and taxation requirements and update processes accordingly.
• Develop, maintain and improve payroll procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to employees regarding payroll, remuneration, benefits and entitlements.
• Liaise with external payroll, benefits and relevant government agencies as required.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team across the employee lifecycle.
• Support HR initiatives, systems implementation and process improvement activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of payroll and employee information.
• Provide training and coaching to team members where required and support broader team coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems and employee services.
• Perform other duties as required.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll role within a similarly sized organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll, taxation, employee entitlements and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with Pronto, SAP, UKG or similar payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office and database skills, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong customer-service focus and professional approach.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Basic knowledge of HR principles, practices and legislation.

BENEFITS

• Full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a 10% short-term incentive bonus (STIP).
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service, and entitlement to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
• Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you can bring out your best.