Payroll Specialist
Join Essity Australasia, a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our innovative products and solutions. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of our payrolls, contributing to the satisfaction and well-being of our employees.
About the Role:
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for Essity Australasia and its associated businesses. Your responsibilities will include ensuring timely payment of wages and salaries, maintaining compliance with industrial tools and legislation, and upholding internal controls. Additionally, you will assist with HR tasks and projects, delivering monthly pays and completing statutory payment calculations.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
Hybrid Work Arrangement: Enjoy the best of both worlds with three days in our Springvale office and two days remote.
What You'll Do:
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Ensure timely and accurate processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls, adhering to industrial tools and legislative requirements.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather employee data accurately and efficiently.
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Process time and attendance data, leave applications, and new hire setups.
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Conduct thorough checks to validate pay variations and exceptions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize payroll processes.
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Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
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Generate relevant payroll reports and provide support for third-party payments.
Who You Are:
Bringing a detail-oriented, systematic, and process-oriented approach you will have 5+ years of payroll experience in medium to large organisations. You will also bring;
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Proficiency in payroll delivery across multiple locations and industrial instruments.
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Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to payroll (e.g., Payroll Tax, Super, PAYG).
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Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
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Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
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High degree of numeracy and comprehension of award/agreement conditions.
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Experience in large payroll solution environments (e.g., SAP, Preceda). - Familiarity with Kronos Time & Attendance is highly regarded but not essential.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment.
As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Our Melbourne-based office in Springvale offers free, on-site car parking. Join us for an opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business. Enjoy benefits like an annual wellness day and the option to purchase additional leave.
Application End Date:22 Feb 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity249363
