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Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea since 1833. As a world leading towage operator, our people and vessels stand ready to meet the need for safe and efficient marine solutions in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Whether working on our vessels or on the land, we are all a part of the Svitzer Australia family and proud of the role we play in keeping global supply chains running smoothly.
Are you a payroll superstar who has a can-do attitude, a flexible and mature approach to work, exceptional numeracy skills and shows a high level of initiative? If so, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Payroll Manager to join our team in our Balmain Offcie, where you will provide a professional and responsive payroll service to stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely execution of the payroll process for Australia and Papua New Guinea regions.
This position is ideally suited to an individual who not only has substantial experience administering a highly complex payroll service, but who has a strong customer & service delivery focus and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What You Can Look Forward To
The Svitzer Australia head office overlooks Mort Bay in Balmain. As well as the stunning views, you will be provided with free onsite parking, daily catered lunch and the opportunity to join an exciting, challenging and energetic office environment.
Reporting into the National Payroll Manager, the payroll function forms part of our Finance department and works closely with our People and Culture team on all employee-related entitlements and payments.
What You Will Do
Your key responsibilities in this position will include:
Prepare and process fortnightly and monthly payroll for +1000 employees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, employment awards, industrial instruments, policies, and procedures
Maintain employee records including appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
Prepare payroll tax, workers compensation annual returns and superannuation reconciliation and payment
Prepare regular reports and data analysis for operational teams and auditing purposes
Calculate and reconcile data for workers compensation claims and reimbursement
Assist with queries relating to payment of salaries, superannuation contributions and other salary deductions
Develop and maintain payroll procedures and apply best practice work methodology, to ensure that payroll activities are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
What You Will Need To Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
Considerable knowledge and experience in a complex payroll function for a large organisation concerned with multiple awards and enterprise bargaining agreements
Sound knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience using ADP Payroll Software would be preferred but not essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present payroll information and communicate complex payroll topics to stakeholders
Strong financial and analytical skills with proficiency in using MS Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes
Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic organisation demonstrating resilience and perseverance
A proactive approach to tasks with a strong commitment to continuous improvement
If you share our excitement for the journey ahead and would like to work with leaders in the industry, we can’t wait to hear from you! To apply, click on the Apply button to be redirected to the job vacancy on the Careers at Svitzer website. Applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 12 April 2023 – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How to Apply
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