EDL owns and operates a global portfolio of power stations in Australia, North America and Europe. Our vision is to be the leading global producer of sustainable distributed energy. At EDL, we are playing a key role in the world's transition from traditional energy sources to decarbonised solutions.
The Payroll Manager will work as a member of the Accounting Group, supervised by the Head of Financial Reporting and Tax. The Payroll Manager will have a direct report (currently vacant). The incumbent will regularly interact with members of the Human Resources Group, a wide variety of employees within the Company, and outside parties significant to the payroll activities of the Company. This is position is based in our Brisbane office and provides work from home options.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Maintenance of the computer payroll system ie. updating salary, superannuation and employee details records
- Preparation of pay run reports for checking and authorisation
- Processing increases, bonuses and calculation of back pays
- Preparation of annual payroll budget and quarterly payroll forecasts
- Monitoring of: superannuation, workers compensation, payroll taxation and terminations
- On-going maintenance and upgrading of payroll system
- Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting
- Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of payroll tax, child support payments, union, and superannuation
- Generate reports from payroll such as turnover stats, leavers, starters, annual leave accruals etc.
- Report writing, end of month, end of financial year reports in line with financial policies
- Production and distribution of electronic payslips and payroll related communication
- Assisting with end of month which involves preparing reports for checking and/or authorisation by Authorisation Officers
- Applying employment contract and enterprise agreement information correctly
- Actively ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations
- Support and comply with Company policies and procedures as advised and documented in the Company's employment policies as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
- In addition to the duties set out above, the Payroll Manager may be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company
Qualifications and Experience:
- Knowledge of payroll and related accounting procedures
- Confidential, discrete, tactful and professional
- Accurate and attentive to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
- Approachable
- Contributes to the spirit of co-operation and understanding among the work group
- Flexible but focussed
- Professional personal presentation
- Intermediate computer literacy including Word for Windows and Excel and
- Micropay Meridian experience preferred.
EDL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.