Whitehaven Coal is the dominant 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 Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.About The RoleDue to continued growth in our Business our Newcastle office has an opening for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our lively and close-knit Team. We’re looking for a detail-driven and knowledgeable Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder communication.What You’ll DoReporting into the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.You’ll be a trusted point of contact for employees and leaders, providing clear guidance on payroll matters and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Responsibilities will include:Process and distribute payroll, ensuring the regular payment of full entitlements to all employees in an accurate and timely mannerAccurate calculation and processing of: Payroll tax, Workers’ compensation and Superannuation paymentsProcess and set up new employees in the systemEnsure compliance with current payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreementsMaintain payroll records and reporting with a high level of accuracyRespond to payroll queries with professionalism and clarityWhat 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 organisationExperience with enterprise agreementsStrong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practicesExperience calculating payroll tax, workers compensation, and superannuationGood time management and organisational skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExperienced in the use of Pulse software, Dayforce software and SAP (desirable)Certificate III or IV in Financial Services - Accounts Clerical (desirable)Why Whitehaven Coal?Career development, mentorship and coachingNewly renovated office with water viewsASX Listed Industry leader Attractive remuneration packageAnnual tax free share grants To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply now and we will be in touch with you!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. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment