Job Description
A skilled payroll professional with strong experience in payroll administration, processing and compliance. Someone with Workday Payroll experience would be highly desired. You have a can-do attitude and a customer service centric ethos. You are self-motivated and enjoy a collaborative working style. You share the enthusiasm in our journey to making Kennards Self Storage a Favourite Name in Space.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager and CFO :
Process end-to-end payroll (fortnightly) ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
Process new starters, terminations, and changes in employment conditions, including correct calculation of termination payouts.
Administer annual leave, personal leave, long service leave, and other leave types in accordance with legislation and company policy.
Facilitate as the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers, providing timely, accurate advice on payslips, leave, entitlements and deductions.
Ensure payroll is compliant with relevant regulations.
Assist with payroll tax data preparation and reconciliations (monthly/annual) in collaboration with Finance.
Prepare payroll journals and liaise with the Finance team to reconcile payroll and related GL accounts (wages, PAYG, super, payroll tax, provisions).
Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance and management (headcount, overtime, leave liabilities, cost centre reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specialised payroll qualifications
3+ years’ end-to-end payroll experience in Australia, ideally in a mid-size organisation or similar. Knowledge of NZ payroll would be an advantage.
Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, PAYG, superannuation, STP, record-keeping, payslip obligations. In addition, state-based obligations such as payroll tax and long-service-leave requirements.
Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and working knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Workday Payroll is highly valued.
Ability to work independently and proactively looking for solutions to problems
Ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines
Accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.
Strong stakeholder management and communications skills.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager and CFO :
Process end-to-end payroll (fortnightly) ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
Process new starters, terminations, and changes in employment conditions, including correct calculation of termination payouts.
Administer annual leave, personal leave, long service leave, and other leave types in accordance with legislation and company policy.
Facilitate as the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers, providing timely, accurate advice on payslips, leave, entitlements and deductions.
Ensure payroll is compliant with relevant regulations.
Assist with payroll tax data preparation and reconciliations (monthly/annual) in collaboration with Finance.
Prepare payroll journals and liaise with the Finance team to reconcile payroll and related GL accounts (wages, PAYG, super, payroll tax, provisions).
Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance and management (headcount, overtime, leave liabilities, cost centre reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specialised payroll qualifications
3+ years’ end-to-end payroll experience in Australia, ideally in a mid-size organisation or similar. Knowledge of NZ payroll would be an advantage.
Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, PAYG, superannuation, STP, record-keeping, payslip obligations. In addition, state-based obligations such as payroll tax and long-service-leave requirements.
Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and working knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Workday Payroll is highly valued.
Ability to work independently and proactively looking for solutions to problems
Ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines
Accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.
Strong stakeholder management and communications skills.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Payroll Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Macquarie Park offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
