ARG Workforce has partnered with a global technology leader to engage an experienced Payroll Officer / Analyst for the following, full time permanent position based in the Kilsyth area.
Role Summary:
Leads payroll processing activities for specific payroll groups including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll. Ensures the completeness of information from data interfaces and manual data sources. Supports payroll processing activities utilizing internal or external payroll technologies. Administers and reviews allowances and withholdings, taxes and other income and deductions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures that payroll is prepared according to internal processes and payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely
- Ensures that proper taxes and other deductions are withheld.
- Reviews the issuance of checks, preparation of off-cycle or replacement checks, and maintenance of payroll system information.
- Reviews the information prepared for general ledger entries and other accounting and financial reporting activities associated with payroll.
- Leads the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll-related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms, ensures generation of year-end reports. Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll related inquiries.
- Leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation.
- Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation.
- Drivers licence with reliable transport.
- Previous experience in a similar environment.
- Understanding local legislation and statutory payments in Australia with the ability to learn the following countries: China, South Korea, Japan, India.
- Experience in using Time & Attendance, Payroll and HR systems.
- Experience with ADP Celergo Payroll System preferred