Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist
Veritas ·www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
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Ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise genuinely makes an impact?
We're partnering with a large, highly regarded organisation to recruit an experienced Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist to join their central Payroll & HR Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of specialists, drive best practice and become the go-to expert for all WorkCover payroll matters across a complex organisation.
The Opportunity
As the leader of the WorkCover Payroll team, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant WorkCover payroll processing while mentoring a high-performing team. You'll also take ownership of a complex project involving financial reconciliations and final payments, making this a varied and rewarding leadership role.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
You'll already have experience managing WorkCover remuneration and understand the legislative, compliance and reporting requirements that come with it.
You may already be leading a team, or perhaps you're an experienced Senior or 2IC ready to take the next step into leadership.
To be successful you'll bring:
What's on offer?
We're partnering with a large, highly regarded organisation to recruit an experienced Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist to join their central Payroll & HR Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of specialists, drive best practice and become the go-to expert for all WorkCover payroll matters across a complex organisation.
The Opportunity
As the leader of the WorkCover Payroll team, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant WorkCover payroll processing while mentoring a high-performing team. You'll also take ownership of a complex project involving financial reconciliations and final payments, making this a varied and rewarding leadership role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of WorkCover Payroll Specialists.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all WorkCover payroll payments.
- Drive compliance with Victorian Workers Compensation legislation, Awards and EBAs.
- Review and improve payroll processes, controls and best practice.
- Manage a complex project involving final payments and reconciliations.
- Act as the subject matter expert, providing advice and guidance across the business on WorkCover payroll matters.
About You
You'll already have experience managing WorkCover remuneration and understand the legislative, compliance and reporting requirements that come with it.
You may already be leading a team, or perhaps you're an experienced Senior or 2IC ready to take the next step into leadership.
To be successful you'll bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing WorkCover payroll and remuneration.
- Strong knowledge of Victorian Workers Compensation legislation.
- Payroll experience within a large, complex organisation.
- The ability to interpret Awards and EBAs.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- SAP experience will be highly regarded.
What's on offer?
- Join a large, well-known organisation with a strong reputation.
- Genuine leadership opportunity with the chance to shape the function.
- Hybrid working after your initial training period, 3 office 2 home
- Either CBD or Blackburn location available.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role?
Veritas is hiring for the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist job located?
The Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role with Veritas is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role pay?
Veritas lists the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role at AUD 110,000–125,000 per year.
Is the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Veritas.
What experience level is the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role?
The Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Lead WorkCover Payroll Specialist role at Veritas?
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