Senior Australia Payroll Specialist

The successful candidate will have experience in providing Australia payroll and payroll related operational support services to clients; ensuring client specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met; ensuring that all payroll services provided are in accordance with organization policies and SLAs as well as liaising with partners, where necessary to provide client services.Key Responsibilities Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include:

• Processing multiple payrolls on behalf of clients accurately, on time and efficiently
• Analyze payroll related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll
• Partner with the Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery to Operations
• Support the Software Release process by validating that new features have been accurately developed
• Support any parallel runs if testing is needed on a new requirement • Ability to reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure accuracy of information prior to processing payroll
• Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing
• Deliver payroll accurately and provide timely payment of employee salaries on time in line with client service level agreements and expectations
• Maintains payroll information, files and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
• Validate payroll requirements to ensure that sufficient information is provided by the client to enable set-up and configuration are completed successfully
• Provide payroll training and guidance to team members.

Description Attributes and Experience Required:

• Candidate must be at least a Bachelor's or College Degree in Finance/Accounting / Financial Management/Banking or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6+) years of working experience in payroll and at least five (5+) years work experience in Australia payroll processing (End to End Payroll and Year End).
• Experience working in an outsourcing environment or have managed large-in-house payroll headcount.
• A good working knowledge and understanding on the whole payroll processing cycle including filing of government claims and tax submission.
• Experience with Year End reconciliation, Payment summary generation and Annual Tax filing
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong MS Excel skills
• Understanding of Australia HR & Payroll law and policy as it pertains to service centre support models and implementation.
• Knowledge of international business processes and cultures and ability to communicate internationally at all levels.
• Australian Payroll Certification is an advantage
• Ability to identify process improvement/s

Behavioral Qualities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and able to explain payroll processing matters clearly
• Excellent organizational skills to multi-tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferably with experience in payroll outsource industry
• Keen attention to details
• Energetic and able to work under pressure and independently and as a part of a team.