The Overland Group encompasses two iconic Western Australian Businesses- Dardanup Butchering Company and Westpork.
Dardanup Butchering company (DBC) employees 270 Western Australians and has been in operation for over 70 years, supplying West Australia with the very best food from WA's best farmers. Westpork is Western Australia's largest pork producer with over 190 employees and 17 sites throughout WA.
It is an exciting time to be a part of the Overland Group.
The Role
The Senior Payroll Officer has responsibility for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee pay across the organisation. You will manage the full payroll cycle, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure end to end accurate processing of weekly pays for DBC staff and fortnightly processing for Westpork staff as per applicable Awards and/or contracts
* Payroll processing involves calculations associated with base pay, allowances, deductions, Superannuation, tax, new hires, terminations and employee movements
* Prepare information and make payment for PAYG Tax, Payroll Tax, Child Support and other employee deductions within compliance dates
* Resolve/answer queries related to pay across both organisations in a timely manner
* Assisting with the implementation of electronic timekeeping system (Bundy) across both organisations and afterwards preparing payroll data from Bundy for payroll processing
* Reconcile and balance all payroll-related general ledger accounts
* Ensure statutory compliance and assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits as required
Role Requirements
* Demonstrated 5+ years' experience processing end -to-end payroll, ideally using Sage Micropay
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Time management and prioritisation skills to meet conflicting payroll deadlines ie: month-end, super and payroll cut off dates
* A solid understanding of Australian superannuation, statutory payment obligations and tax compliance.
* Well-developed Excel skills, paired with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
* A high degree of analytical capability and attention to detail.
* Self-starter with a pragmatic, 'can do' attitude to problem-solving.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Resilient, enthusiastic, ability to work autonomously, take initiative and reliably deliver on tight deadlines.
This is a permanent full-time position based in Bunbury. The role attracts a generous salary package and the opportunity to work alongside experienced financial leaders who will support your career progression and growth.