Senior Payroll Specialist
Veritas ·www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
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The Company
Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturer with over 60 years of history, supplying industrial products across multiple sites in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. With a close-knit finance and HR team and a genuine commitment to their people, they offer a stable and rewarding environment for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a critical standalone function.
The Role
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
The Person
About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry-specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions. To find out more about Veritas and our team, visit www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
The Consultant
Alex Dacombe specialises in recruiting within the Senior Accounting & Finance space, having worked in recruitment for over 5 years across the globe.
Apply Online
Please click the appropriate link and send your resume in Word format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Dacombe on 0456 083 246
Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturer with over 60 years of history, supplying industrial products across multiple sites in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. With a close-knit finance and HR team and a genuine commitment to their people, they offer a stable and rewarding environment for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a critical standalone function.
The Role
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for 160 - 200 employees across multiple states, including shift workers, timesheet-based staff and salaried employees
- Ensure payroll compliance with Australian legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, taxation and leave entitlements
- Conduct ad hoc payroll audits to verify wages, superannuation, leave entitlements and deductions
- Respond to employee and manager payroll queries; maintain strong working relationships across HR, Finance and operational teams
- Assist with the preparation of BAS, FBT, PTS and other compliance work
- Support the transition to a new payroll system, including data validation, testing, process mapping and post-go-live issue resolution
- Maintain robust payroll records and ensure data integrity across all payroll systems
- Assistance with other ad hoc accounting duties if/when required
The Person
- Considerable end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial or multi-site environment
- Prior involvement in a payroll system migration or implementation (Microkeeper to ADP experience highly regarded)
- Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations and data analysis
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; confident supporting employees and managers across multiple sites
About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry-specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions. To find out more about Veritas and our team, visit www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
The Consultant
Alex Dacombe specialises in recruiting within the Senior Accounting & Finance space, having worked in recruitment for over 5 years across the globe.
Apply Online
Please click the appropriate link and send your resume in Word format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Dacombe on 0456 083 246
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Specialist role?
Veritas is hiring for the Senior Payroll Specialist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Payroll Specialist job located?
The Senior Payroll Specialist role with Veritas is based in Williamstown, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Payroll Specialist role pay?
Veritas lists the Senior Payroll Specialist role at up to AUD 120,000 per year.
Is the Senior Payroll Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Veritas.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Specialist role?
The Senior Payroll Specialist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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