Payroll & Benefits Advisor

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
My client is currently looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Advisor to join the team on a contract until September 2024 (with the potential to extend beyond this). The office is located in the Liverpool CBD with working from home available 2 days per week.
In this position you will be responsible for assisting the Coordinator Pay, Benefits & Systems and Senior Payroll & Benefits Advisor with the delivery of day-to-day payroll operations & payroll services in accurate and timely manner.
Daily Duties

• Undertaking complex payroll calculations and transactions
• Generate timely preparation of payroll related data, statistics and reports and develop adhoc reporting when required
• Assist with Award increases, FBT adjustments, payment summary generation
• Provide efficient and effective delivery of end-to-end payroll processing
• Assist the Coordinator Pay, Benefits & Systems and Senior Payroll & Benefits Advisor in coordinating day-to-day work within the pay & Benefits team, prioritising key actions and activities to achieve business plan outcomes, including appropriate strategies to meet peak workloads.
• Assist with complex payroll back pay calculations, garnishee and legal correspondence
• Provide a responsive, accurate client advisory service on payroll matters, resolve difficult enquiries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action where required
• Apply knowledge and experience in calculating termination pays
• Assist with parental leave applications, calculations, documentation and reconciliations
• Process workers compensation payments
• Assist with the compliance of efficient payroll delivery by applying internal controls, audit trails, policies, procedures, ATO requirements, superannuation and other payroll legislation to the payroll process

Experience/ Knowledge and Skills

• Substantial end to end payroll experience including new starter to terminations, superannuation, workers compensation and employee entitlements.
• Experience using Aurion and a working knowledge of Local Government Awards will be highly desirable.
• Prioritising and multitasking work in order to meet strict fortnightly payroll deadlines.
• Demonstrated accuracy and numeracy with strong analytical & reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• High level of computer literacy and competence in Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel (pivot tables, formulas & data manipulation) Word, Outlook and working with computerised payroll databases systems.

Should you be interested in hearing more about the role please apply today or email Allison.bell@chandlermacleod.com for more information.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion