AddressPayroll Remediation and Compliance Lead, Finance
Based at our Fremantle or Sydney Office
Full time, Continuing Opportunity
- Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
- Supportive Staff and work environment
- HEW Level 9 $138,005 to $142,250 pa (Base) Sydney + 14% superannuation
- HEW Level 9 $122,830 to $125,073 pa (Base) Fremantle + 14% superannuation
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship
through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth.
The Finance Office implements an operating model that enables a greater level of engagement across the
University supporting the identification and prioritisation of initiatives that deliver operational efficiencies, and
provide reporting solutions that inform decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Payroll Compliance and Remediation Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that the University adheres to
all relevant payroll legislative regulations and standards. This position involves implementing remediation
strategies across various payroll processes as identified in the remediation plan. This includes identifying
compliance gaps, addressing compliance issues to completion, and refining current processes to address issues
to ensure forward planning and best practice system implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of responses to the approved remediation plans to address identified compliance issues in relation to payroll and remuneration.
- Review all payroll processes and controls to ensure transparency and Compliance with state and federal regulations and University policies and identify opportunities for streamlining and simplification.
- Maintain currency on relevant regulations and advise on any changes to legislation at federal or state level and assess the impact on the University.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including People and Culture, Finance, IT, Legal and with external system support partners to implement approved remediation strategies effectively.
- Track progress on remediation efforts and provide regular updates, including reports and/or presentations, to key stakeholders.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct training sessions for payroll staff to ensure understanding and adherence to updated processes and regulations.
- Proactively identify emerging compliance risks and formulate appropriate actions to address them.
- Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including audits, remediation plans, and outcomes.
- Ensure documentation is organized and accessible for internal and external audits.
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-graduate qualifications in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
- Proven experience in payroll compliance and risk mitigation, preferably in a leadership position in a large organisation.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- In-depth knowledge of current Australian payroll regulations, including but not limited to tax laws, wage and benefits administration and Compliance and superannuation management.
- Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to review and interpret large, complex data sets, identify compliance issues and prioritise tasking.
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships and to influence and negotiate outcomes in the context of strategy and goals
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of payroll software and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Track record of highly developed report writing and presentation skills.
BENEFITS
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
CONTACT US
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.
Applications close: 16 June 2024
HOW TO APPLY
For further information on how to apply, please visit: www.notredame.edu.au/about/employment/how-to-apply
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Talent Acquisition Partner - *************@nd.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
