Payroll Officer

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We're not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.teamglobalexpress.com.

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

Are you an experienced and meticulous professional with a strong understanding of payroll processes?

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to utilise your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Team Global Express is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team. As the Payroll Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll administration, from data entry to tax compliance, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

What you'll do

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time, ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws and regulations.
• Provide specialist support for the Workday to Preceda workflows.
• Maintain employee records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and other changes, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Management for end-to-end processing of a combination of weekly, or monthly payrolls.
• Calculate and process employee wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and employment contracts.
• Provide support to the Preceda system administration responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and tax-related matters, providing exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee information, payroll reporting and financial reconciliations.
• Assist in ensuring standard operating procedures are developed and kept current.
• Provide accurate, timely and complex reporting.
• Participate in cross training to eliminate the risk of single points of sensitivity.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role, with a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations and employment laws.
• Expert knowledge in termination calculations as they relate to taxation and LSL.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex payroll scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, workers compensation and long service leave.
• Knowledge of major software payroll packages.
• Understand the integrations between Workday and Preceda - desirable

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

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• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2023 in Australia

Additional Information

We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

It's never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.

To find out more about us, visit https://www.tgexpress.com.au/careers

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.