Payroll Officer

North Ryde, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

Job Category: FinanceJob Description:Are you passionate about payroll, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a highly successful team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our Business Services Centre team based at our North Ryde, Sydney office. This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement.Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will be responsible for assisting in the timely preparation of payroll related data, reconciliations, payments, month end activities, reporting and analysis along with payroll duties as specified by the Business Services Centre (BSC) management team.The role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve payroll issues raised through the Customer Support System, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to ensure desirable outcomes.Key Responsibilities

Ensure the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities, including wage/salary disbursements, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation and within segregation of duties guidelines.
Assist with Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements.
Demonstrate full capability in processing payroll using the relevant HRMS in line with all payroll deadlines as specified and agreed by Payroll Team Leader and in accordance with business SLAs.
Keep up to date with statutory requirements.
Adhere to all Downer policies, procedures and standards.

What you will bring

2+ years' experience in a payroll processing role is essential.
Demonstrated experience in delivering superior customer service.
Exposure to multiple Enterprise Agreement (EAs) and high-volume (1,000+ employees) payroll processing is beneficial.
Experience in SAP, Oracle V12 and/or Oracle Express HR is advantageous.
Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices in the payroll operations.
Knowledge of Service Now is preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications- particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.

Benefits Of Working with Downer

Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

Professional development programs

Access to professional memberships and industry networks
Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee's wellbeing needs:

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

Why Downer?As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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