Payroll Specialist

The world’s biggest challenge needs you, here.
  
Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia’s leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.
  
Lead the change, from the frontline
  
The Group Finance department is headed by the CFO and is responsible for a range of finance, accounting and corporate governance related services for Shell Energy. Based in Brisbane, the Payroll Specialist's objective is to process the payroll in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with Shell Operations policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
  
With respect, integrity and honesty, you will:

• Maintaining strict confidentiality in respect to payment transaction details and employee information;
• Provide payroll and administrative services to the team;
• Process new employee set up;
• Assist with termination and resignation calculations;
• Assist with leave requests and queries;
• Annual and sick leave management;
• Assist in managing effective resolution of pay related queries from employees;
• Assist in preparation and actioning of fortnightly payroll;
• Adhere, where applicable, to award related requirements;
• Processing all payments in a timely and efficient manner;
• Internal payroll reporting;
• Ensure that all payroll related Fairwork Australia obligations are met and adhered to;
• Keeping statutory records and calculations;
• Maintaining a complete and organised filing system for all payroll related matters; and
• Maintaining accurate employee records.

What you’ll bring
  
Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Must have user experience and knowledge of Chris 21/IChris payroll system;
• Payroll experience across all aspects;
• Clear understanding of various employment awards and legislations;
• Demonstrated high levels of organisational, time management and problem solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Willingness to learn and take on additional tasks as and when required;
• Knowledge and experience in completing general ledger reconciliations;
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment;
• Ability to work to deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
• Knowledge of accounting functions and terminology; and
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills;
• Being proactive and flexible towards workload and departmental needs.

Why join our team
  
Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our customers - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.
  
Here are the top reasons why our people choose us:

• Purpose that you can see. As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll have the best shot at energising a better future, one customer at a time.
• Work that’s interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you’ll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our customers and for you.
• People who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

We think you’ll love it here too. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration packages, including an attractive incentivised bonus program.
• Generous paid parental leave options that give team members more time to enjoy what matters most.
• Flexible working arrangements, with modern workplaces and technologies that support new, hybrid ways of working.
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.

Visit our careers site to find out more.
https://shellenergy.com.au/about-us/careers/job-vacancies/
  
Read the stories of our incredible people.
https://shellenergy.com.au/about-us/our-people/
  
Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.
  
Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.