Human Resources – Senior Payroll & Compliance Officer

About Us

Harvey Beef is the state’s largest processor of high-quality beef for local and international markets, underpinned by an absolute commitment to workplace safety, growth, investment, customer service, quality, and animal welfare. Harvey Beef operates as part of the Harvest Road Group.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of payroll activities for Harvest Road and its associated entities. As a Senior Payroll & Compliance Officer, you'll collaborate closely with the Payroll Manager to interpret complex regulations, process payments accurately, and maintain compliance with legal requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization while enhancing your skills in payroll management and compliance.

The Role

• Interpretation of Awards, Collective Labor Agreements (CLCs), Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs), and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs), ensuring accurate application of rules for processing the weekly payroll for several entities across the business.
• Ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and other relevant legislation for all payroll-related matters.
• Serving as the main point of contact for all payroll audit plans and action requirements, maintaining meticulous records and addressing any discrepancies promptly.
• Conducting monthly end processing and payroll tax calculations, generating necessary reports for deductions and operations for HIG and other entities as required.
• Managing the setup of new starters, including entering employee records into the payroll system (Pay Global) and handling related documentation.
• Monitoring times recorded by departmental managers to ensure compliance.
• Calculating and processing incentive payments accurately.
• Providing timely and accurate responses to payroll queries from staff members, offering support and guidance as needed.
• Contributing to ongoing team training initiatives, ensuring all team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective payroll management and compliance.
• Manage monthly reconciliation and lodgement of superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation payments, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely submissions. Additionally, oversee month-end reporting and end-of-financial-year reconciliations for all entities within the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Relations System, Interpretation of Contracts, Awards and Agreements
• Understanding of Payroll Tax legislation, Superannuation Guarantee, Single Touch Payroll
• Broad knowledge of Workers Compensation payments
• Full interpretation of the Harvey Beef Incentive payment system
• Ability to monitor of Work Rights across the business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Certificate III or IV of Business Administration
• WHS for Managers and Supervisors Leadership Training
• Previous administration and/or HR experience
• Experience in high level payroll.

Be Part of the Team

Based in one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia, 140kms south of Perth, Harvey offers a relaxed lifestyle in the heart of farmlands and close to beaches: 

• Career stability, empowerment, and growth
• Attractive salary and remuneration packages
• Opportunities for training and career growth
• Your well-being is our top priority with a high focus on staff safety and welfare.
• Strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork
• Enjoy the serene ambiance of Harvey, surrounded by picturesque farmlands and close to pristine beaches, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.
• Free onsite parking
• Convenient canteen facilities and close to town
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Discounts

Our organisation is dynamic and offers a challenging, interesting, and rewarding career path providing staff with opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement.

Apply Now

If you are a person with a positive, energetic outlook we look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your letter addressing the above selection criteria together with your CV and click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button.

Harvey Beef is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all applications are confidential.