Savanna Energy is a trusted provider of contract drilling and well servicing across Canada, the US, and Australia. We offer exciting career opportunities with clear pathways for growth and advancement.
At Savanna, our people are at the heart of everything we do — and our values guide how we work every day:
• Relationships – We're honest, open, supportive, and trustworthy in all we do.
• Excellence – We stay creative, open-minded, and disciplined, always looking for ways to improve and learn.
• Integrity – We take accountability for our actions and always do the right thing.
• Sustainability – We're committed to safety, profitability, and empowering our people, while respecting our communities and embracing diversity.
We're proud to invest in our people through ongoing training and professional development, and to operate one of the most advanced fleets in the industry.
About the RoleReporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer is responsible for timely and accurate processing of the fortnightly payroll for approximately 700 employees. This role involves managing payroll systems, performing reconciliations, processing complex calculations, conducting end-of-month and end-of-year processes, assisting with annual audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
This role is offered on a part time basis, 3 days per week.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
-Process the fortnightly payroll.
- Verify and input timesheets in preparation for payroll processing.
- Calculate and apply adjustments such as allowances, leave, overtime, penalty rates, higher duties, and deductions.
- Process payroll adjustments as directed.
- Ensure the timely and accurate execution of Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) for payroll payments.
- Maintain employee details, including superannuation, allowances, deductions, tax, personal and bank details.
- Process new starter documentation and ensure proper entry into the payroll system.
- Serve a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees.
- Advise employees on payroll matters, including deductions, leave entitlements, and payslip discrepancies.
About you- Minimum 3 years' experience in Payroll.
- Experience in using Micropay or Connx desired but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
- Organised, methodical and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent internal customer service.
- High level computer skills including experience using payroll software.
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
Only successful applicant will be contacted. Candidates will need to have the Right to Work in Australia and undertake a Police Check.