Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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We're looking for a skilled Payroll Officer to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services while supporting our team with exceptional service.
About The Role
* Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for approximately 250 employees within the required time frame.
* Calculation and processing of termination benefit
* Processing leave requests and applications
* Attending to staff and third-party queries in a timely manner
* Processing workers compensation payments and preparing Wage Reimbursement Schedules
* Preparing and processing ATO and Superannuation payments within the required time frames.
* Preparing and maintaining the time and attendance system for weekly payroll processing
* Reconciliation of payroll ledger accounts, including the posting of all payroll related journals
* End of financial year payroll processing, including balancing and production of payment summaries
* Maintaining payroll, ESS and time & attendance systems including UAT for all upgrades and system changes
* Preparing payroll tax information for Finance
* Assisting in the preparation of salary and budget reports
* Preparation and lodgement of WGEA annual report
* Streamlining of processes
* Updating and maintaining payroll procedures
* Calculating and processing annual pay increases and bonuses
* Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation
* Preparation of ad hoc reports as required
What You Bring
* 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience
* Experience in a standalone role
* Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment law
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Knowledge of Sage Payroll, Micropay will be highly regarded.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.