About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the end‐to‐end processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant industrial instruments, legislation, and internal policies and procedures. In addition, the team is implementing a new payroll system, offering the opportunity to contribute to system transition activities, process improvements, and embedding new ways of working.
Responsibilities
* end-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees across monthly and fortnightly pay cycles;
* accurately calculate and process salaries, wages, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave, and other entitlements under relevant awards and agreements;
* create and maintain new starter information, update employee master data, and handle terminations and payroll system administration;
* review and validate timesheets and leave applications, ensuring they are accurate and provide entitlement reports as requested;
* process workers' compensation claims, reconcile reimbursements and manage related correspondence;
* respond to payroll-related queries from various stakeholders and prepare payroll-related reports;
* support month-end payroll requirements, including reconciliations and lodgements for Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Child Support and PAYG;
* maintain the employee self‐service system and provide support for end‐users;
* update, document, and maintain payroll procedures;
* ensure data integrity and payroll compliance with company policies, guidelines, procedures and relevant legislation;
* collaborate with stakeholders on process improvements, system implementations, and other strategic payroll initiatives.
About the Candidate
* demonstrated experience in a similar payroll role;
* experienced with payroll systems, preferably PayGlobal and/or SAP (SuccessFactors);
* a solid understanding of Australian payroll regulations and taxation;
* demonstrated experience interpreting company policies, guidelines and procedures, and enterprise agreements;
* strong numerical skills and attention to detail with high accuracy in processing data and reporting;
* proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and recommend effective solutions;
* ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to an ever‐changing environment;
* excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
* flexible working environment;
* income protection insurance;
* life insurance for company superannuation employees;
* competitive parental leave policy;
* salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation;
* participation in performance‐based incentive scheme.
Diversity and Inclusion
Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.
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