Payroll Specialist

Wattyl are a part of a global company called Hempel that produce a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands across the Globe. In Our business we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions for all markets across the world.

We are on the look-out for a Payroll Specialistto join our dedicated and supportive team based in Norwest. As the Payroll Specialist you are joining a team committed to giving our employees the best possible experience making sure you perform your Payroll function brilliantly.

This is a Hybrid Role offereing 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

As the Payroll Specialist you will:

• Be responsible for making sure that we pay our colleagues accurately and on time, in compliance with legislation, industrial instruments and company policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll deductions; not limited to tax, superannuation, employee deductions
• Prepare monthly reporting eg tax, leave and so on
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with legislation and group policies and procedures; including privacy, delegation of authority, ensuring appropriate employee authorisations for changes and deductions etc
• Communicate with stakeholders providing a timely resolution to employee enquiries

To be considered for this opportunity you will have:

• A Minimum of 2 years' end to end experience in a payroll processing environment-monthly and weekly pay cycles
• Experience working with Payroll Systems (ADP preferred) and time and attendance systems (e.g. Kronos, Mitre Finch etc) essential
• intermediate level Excel Skills
• Have exposure to an industrial award environment
• An absolute commitment to meeting processing deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
• An Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Sound inter-personal and communication skills, with all levels in the business
• Commitment to high levels of client service

Wattyl a part of Hempel knows that a great business needs a Fantastic team, this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, Wattyl apart of Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

At Hempel (Wattyl) we offer you the flexibility to choose how you get the job done around the things you love. You will have the trust, support and autonomy to do your job and do it well. We value on-the-job learning and provide opportunities for professional development to help our ambitious, high achieving people pursue their goals.