We at Chandler Macleod are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer who will work cross-departmentally with the Accounting/Finance, HR and Operations departments and ensure that all staff receive on-time weekly remuneration and have a full and thorough understanding of their salaries and entitlements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the CFO with accounts preparation, report preparation, and reconciliation, including reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements.
- Ensure efficient and timely processing of payroll transactions, including collecting, calculating, and entering data to update payroll information.
- Compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages, and report on payroll liabilities.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies with staff and maintain payroll operations by adhering to company and legislative policies and procedures.
- Develop ad hoc financial and operational reports as required by Senior Departmental Managers.
- Verify timekeeping records, consult employees about discrepancies, and update employee tax status and banking records as needed.
- Record employee complaints and concerns about payroll services and communicate issues to the HR Manager.
- Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll requirements.
- Provide cross-departmental support and assist with administrative duties as needed.
- Backup duties include maintaining financial records, filing, processing payments, data entry, and livestock processing data entry.
- School leaver’s certificate required (Accounting or similar qualification preferred)
- Minimum 4-5 years of end-to-end payroll experience of 150 employees or more
- Dealt with complex EBAs and/or Awards.
- Familiarity with payroll software (MYOB, Micro Pay, Mitrefinch/Time Management System)
- Ability to process basic functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast past environment.
If this sounds like you hit “Apply” now or alternatively contact me on *************@chandlermacleod.com or 04 2409 3862 for more information.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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