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Sector: Finance and Accounts
Role: Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. You'll find all these great shows on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.
This is a 9-month leave-cover role based in PYRMONT.
Office days are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 2 days WFH.
The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing administrative support as well as the delivery of payroll needs through an outsourced provider (ADP) for permanent, freelance and casual employees across MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Paramount.
Functions will include: Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of monthly and fortnightly payroll across all legal entities Being the first point of contact for payroll queries and resolving payroll related disputes/queries Reviewing payroll procedures and controls and improving processes on an ongoing basis Ensuring that the company is audit-compliant regarding complete payroll paperwork e.g. Signed off timesheets, executed contracts, tax forms, leave record management and related information Providing payroll information to management and finance to help support budget & estimate processes Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and updating legal information where and when required Management of systems (set up, staff training docs, re-setting passwords, maintain updated emergency contact details) HR reporting on payroll data and other reporting as required (such as headcount, leave reports etc) Administering payroll in accordance with the latest legislative requirements relating to Superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and work cover, including yearly reconciliations Ensuring regular updates on industrial relations are provided to the full HR team, covering Awards, latest legislative changes on parental leave and other policies What are we looking for in a Payroll Officer? What's important? Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable (completion of secondary education required) A minimum of 3 years in a similar role Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and IR Proven experience processing permanent & casual payrolls against non-negotiable deadlines Demonstrate knowledge of Modern Awards and employment agreement interpretation Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) Knowledge of ADP and Global View payroll system is highly desirable PeopleSoft experience is a plus Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We're honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia's annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.
Company About Us! Paramount is committed to the power of storytelling, because Representation matters, Visibility matters, Social change matters, Investment matters, Hard truths matter and inspiration matters. To kids. To adults. To everyone around the world. We're on a journey…together. And we've only just begun.
Our brands have been market leaders for more than 10 years, reaching 22.9 million homes! From MTV to Nickelodeon and Comedy Central to Channel 5 our brands offer opportunities for you to unleash your potential and bring your whole self to work!
Our Values! Optimism & Determination | We are a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead.
Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challenges.
Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient to change and move quickly to anticipate and create what is next.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion! | As a company, we are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging, and content that reflects, celebrates and elevates the diversity of our audiences.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Our global ERGs embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion by providing a forum for employees to flourish personally and professionally while offering direct business support to all our brands.
Fusion | Promotes inclusion by celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace. Pride | Focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and allies. The Parenthood | Focused on working parents and families. Rise | Provides an inclusive global community for next-generation leaders. Women+ | Creates a network rooted in mentorship, education, programming and philanthropic endeavours. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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