Payroll Consultant

Company Overview: Our client is a leader in managed payroll solutions, offering comprehensive outsourced services to diverse clients, ensuring legislative compliance and operational efficiency.
Position Overview: As a key member of the Managed Payroll team, you will collaborate closely with our Client Services Team to deliver robust payroll processing solutions. Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, your role focuses on maintaining high standards of pay processing services across Federal, State, and corporate clients.
Responsibilities :

• Perform core system data entry tasks: staff movements, pay processing, leave management, service history updates, and superannuation adjustments.
• Resolve Single Touch Payroll (STP) warnings and errors for accurate reporting.
• Provide quotes and calculations for client requests (e.g., terminations) and conduct manual calculations for leave audits, superannuation audits, and terminations.
• Reconcile and manage data transfers with external agencies, such as super clearing houses.
• Execute standard Business Process Automation (BPA) forms for complex payroll scenarios.
• Support Senior Payroll Consultants with core system data entry and client interactions.
• Handle client inquiries via calls and emails regarding payroll processing.
• Participate in training programs to enhance payroll knowledge and proficiency in Aurion.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Solid understanding of payroll principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Aurion’s Core HR and Payroll functionality.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with a client-facing aptitude.
• Familiarity with standard payroll integration functionality.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of payroll principles, particularly in Federal/State government practices and NZ payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Aurion’s Core HR and Payroll functionality, including additional pay rates and RDO equalization.
• Understanding of outsourced payroll services.

Benefits:

• Salary Sacrificing options.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements available (2 days WFH).
• Parental leave, career breaks, study leave, and unpaid leave.
• Recognition and rewards program.

Potential Career Progression:Senior Payroll Consultant
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Payroll Consultant with expertise in Aurion and a passion for delivering exceptional client service in a managed payroll environment, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills to **********@chandlermacleod.com or call us at 0730037***.
Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.