
Payroll Processing Senior Associate
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end processing of complex payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles, covering over 100 EBAs and multiple local agreements, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Lead payroll testing and analytical review activities, including system transitions (e.g., Preceda to ADP), to ensure data integrity, identify discrepancies, and support continuous improvement.
- Provide expert support across payroll systems and workflows, including Workday to Preceda integration, system administration, and troubleshooting to resolve issues efficiently.
- Ensure legislative and audit compliance, staying informed of regulatory changes, meeting audit requirements, and managing year-end processes such as reconciliations and issuing payment summaries.
- Deliver specialist payroll advice and training, supporting team development, coaching staff, and assisting customers with EBA interpretation and payroll-related queries.
- Produce accurate and timely reporting, including termination and redundancy calculations, general ledger reconciliations, and statutory reports (e.g., ABS), while maintaining current SOPs.
- Demonstrate extensive payroll expertise, including handling weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs in complex environments, with strong knowledge of payroll procedures and finance processes.
- Skilled in payroll testing and data analysis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and system integrity, while identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Possess a deep understanding of payroll legislation and entitlements, including PAYG, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Workers Compensation, and Long Service Leave, with expert knowledge in termination calculations.
- Experienced in interpreting EBAs and awards, providing accurate application across various business units and supporting integration between Workday, Preceda, and ADP Global View.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment in day-to-day operations, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and major payroll software.
- Committed to continuous improvement, with a strong analytical mindset and a focus on quality, efficiency, and producing high-quality documentation and reports.