Payroll Systems Administrator

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

At Metro, we get you where you need to go. Connecting people and places is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

Why work at Metro?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About the team

Corporate Servicesteams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.

We have two amazing opportunities for experienced Payroll Systems Administrators to join the wider Payroll team at Metro Trains Melbourne. These roles will play an integral role to ensure that all payroll data and system maintenance are running efficiently. You will provide knowledge and expertise around system configuration, data validation which will include uploads and extracts in the system.

About the role

• Maintain the functional configuration within the Payroll Systems to ensure that it is compliant with relevant legislation such as tax and superannuation
• Manage the upload of time and attendance data from our roster system Roster On and support with bulk entry payments and timesheet entries into the system
• You’ll be a SME within the payroll system environment providing recommendations on enhancements, logging tickets and reviewing all release notes and system configurations
• Manage and support the scheduled EBA pay increase process including all the preparation of data for approvals being loading into the ADP
• Evaluate requirements and make recommendations in respect to best practice work methods and techniques.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process and system enhancements.

About you

• Extensive experience within HR/Payroll Systems Administrator
• Demonstrated experience in Payroll systems and processes.
• Experience using either SAP SuccessFactors, ADP Pay Force or Roster On is advantageous but not essential
• Proven experience in ensuring legislative compliance within payroll and/or HR information systems.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and workforce legislation.
• Proven systems, process and reporting capability
• An experienced analyst who is curious, open minded and up to date with current employment and data trends.
• Proven capability of working with integrated systems and being able to provide insights through reporting.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and managing workload well to achieve deadlines.

Ability to schedule and communicate work priorities

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!

Application close on the Sunday the 25th of February 2024, please note screening will commence prior to the end date.

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.