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Form of workAbout the business
Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.
Why work for Progress Rail Australia?
We are a subsidiary of one of the world’s industry leaders, Caterpillar, with a competitive salary on offer and opportunities for career progression and study assistance support. We have an Employee Benefits Scheme which is available to all employees across a variety of areas including novated leases and discounted private health insurance.
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.
About the role
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and controlling the organisation’s payroll and records.
• Calculates earning and distributes wages and salaries within specified timeframes
• Process additional hour timesheets for monthly, weekly, and fortnightly employees
• Complete previous vs current payroll reconciliations for all pays
• Maintains up to date knowledge of agreements/awards and contract interpretation in relation to leave entitlements, overtime, allowances etc.
• Assist with the reconciliation of payroll, insurance, superannuation payments, payroll deductions, payroll tax and fringe benefits tax
• Assists with preparation of relevant management reports, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end reports on hours worked, leave accruals and tax deductions
• Maintains records of leave accruals
• Update and maintain payroll records
• Create, review and analyse leave reports
• Complete STP Requirements for employee pay data
• Liaise with employees and management on payroll inquiries
• Calculate and processing termination payments
• Review processes and recommend improvements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll function
• Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of Payroll
• Complete Payroll Journals
• Support Operation Manager with reports
• Support the finance team with Payroll and reporting duties as directed
• Process of any employee’s approved kilometer claims
• Process out of cycle payments
• Review and action emails sent through Payroll-Australia.
• Attend weekly HR meetings
• Complete monthly payroll Audit data and processes
• Maintains time and attendance parameters to align with current EBAs and awards
Skills and experience
• 3-5 years’ previous experience in a payroll environment
• Training or experience in accounting, administration, or human resource
• Familiar with and able to apply State Legislation (SA, WA, QLD & NSW) / Fair Work Australian Legislation (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Terminations, Super Funds) / Awards / Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• Experience with Industrial and Employee Relations
• Experience with EBA interpretations
• Workers Compensation knowledge
• Experience liaising with employees and management on ALL payroll inquiries
• Must have experience dealing with Blue Collar & White Collar Payroll
• Preferred experience in ADP Payroll System
• Advanced experience with Microsoft products
Qualifications & Training for the role:
• Certificate IV, a Degree or a Diploma in Accounting desired
