**21055BR**
**Requisition Number**:
21055BR
**Description**:
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That is why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**The opportunity**
Looking for a career in payroll or to continue your current payroll journey? We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Australia Payroll team located in Perth.
Essentially the role is to support Australian payroll processing, currently a shared role between our teams based in Christchurch and Perth, Australia.
Day to day tasks include:
- Assist the Senior Payroll team member with the fortnightly payroll and the associated post payroll functions as assigned for New Zealand and Australia.
- Provide support and full back-up to the Senior Payroll team member in relation to the operation of the payroll system as required.
- Through the On Boarding process, ensure all HR forms are completed, returned, and loaded into payroll.
- Work with the HR Team to ensure that HRIS records are kept up to date and are accurate.
- Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll processes and systems and assist in the implementation of any improvements.
- Maintain the online Payroll filing.
- Any other payroll tasks requested from time to time by Stantec leadership.
**Title**:
Payroll Assistant - Perth
**Qualifications**:
**About you**
The key components below provide an overview. However, we are looking for the right person so if you are highly organised, good with numbers/data, and looking for a career in payroll or to extend your payroll skills, this opportunity could be for you
- Payroll experience, preferred but not essential
- PayGlobal experience or exposure to a payroll software preferred
- Australia payroll experience, not essential but desirable
Numeracy and analytical skills are vital, and an intermediate level in Microsoft products, particularly Excel is required, with a strong focus on attention to detail.
If you have the flexibility and commitment to work under pressure and meet deadlines, manage your area of responsibility - then we want to hear from you.
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Job Type**: Regular
**Job Category**: Accounting
**Preferred Specifications**:
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - including school term contracts, job sharing or part time employment.
- Learning and Talent Development programs.
- Mentoring for you own development.
- Professional Memberships.
- Health Insurance | Income Protection Insurance | Life Insurance.
- Service Recognition Awards.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Options to purchase additional leave.
**How to apply**
Applications close 31 August.
**About Stantec**:
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**Location**:
Australia-Western Australia Perth
**Country**:
Australia
**State/Province**:
Western Australia
**City**:
Perth