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Senior payroll officer

Brisbane
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Payroll Clerk
Posted: 15 January
Offer description

Whitehaven Coal is thedominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of S afety, T eamwork, R espect, I ntegrity, V alue and E xcellence.


About The Role

Due to continued growth in our Business our Brisbane office has an opening for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our lively and close‑knit Team. This role is accountable for coordinating the preparation and distribution of employee remuneration in an accurate and timely manner.


What You'll Do

This role is focused on accurately processing monthly, fortnightly and weekly employees who are employed under a number of enterprise agreements, awards and individual contracts.

As well as providing a high standard of quality payroll services, duties will include:

* Process and distribute payroll, ensuring the regular payment of full entitlements to all employees in an accurate and timely manner
* Conduct monthly reconciliations where required
* Maintain accurate employee records
* Maintain an up to date understanding of all Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, and Acts pertaining to payroll and the Coal Industry
* Providing reporting and analysis to the broader business as required
* Understanding and application of STP submissions
* Preparation and submission of Payroll Tax and Coal LSL Levy
* Conduct detailed leave and superannuation audits
* Reconciliations of Payroll GL accounts
* Solid understanding of End of Year processes and practices


What You'll Bring

In addition to working in a high‑volume processing environment, you have:

* Relevant experience as a Senior Payroll Officer within a large organisation
* Experience with enterprise agreements
* Strong attention to detail
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experienced in reconciliations for leave and superannuation
* Experienced in the use of UKG (Kronos), Success Factors (SAP EC) and SAP ECP (desirable)
* Mining Industry knowledge would be advantageous


Why Whitehaven Coal?

* Career development, mentorship and coaching
* ASX Listed Industry leader
* Attractive remuneration package
* 26 weeks paid parental leave

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

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