AddressAbout the role: This Position manages the Payroll function to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Manager is responsible for a high performing payroll team, providing operational and strategic expertise in relation to all aspects of Payroll
Our team: (Finance) We support planning, budgeting, and buying things across Pearson. We're responsible for financial reporting and communications. We also look after our offices and global property, and global risk.
As a Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for:
Support the delivery and payroll administration of the annual compensation review (including award based employees) and incentive plan cycle
Assist the global mobility team with payroll processing for international transfers and employment changes
Coach and develop the team on compliance and regulations within the context of the organization's practices and policies
Ensure Compliance to relevant industrial instruments including awards and enterprise agreements
Manage the preparation of all State and Federal tax obligations including PAYG tax, Payroll tax and Superannuation Guarantee contributions
Compliance with State and Federal payroll, wage and tax obligations
Assist with reconciliations as required including payment against award entitlements (Annualised salary), superannuation etc.
Proactively build and manage relationship with current and future vendors including but not limited to ADP, Deputy, Colonial First State, Tax advisors
Provide advice and education to the business and employees in relation to pay issues, award/ legislation changes and new policies
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
End to end payroll processing experience
Experience with Managing a payroll team
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Excel
Experience with ADP Payforce, Managed Services
Experience with and detailed understanding of Group and Payroll Tax, Superannuation obligations and reporting
Benefits
Bonus leave day, to invest in your learning as well as volunteer day to give back to the community
Flexible hybrid working
Flexible working: We are committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click 'Apply Now' to create your application online.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: FINANCE
Organization: Corporate Human Resources
Schedule: PART_TIME
Req ID: 14733
