Our client is an industry leading Construction organisation that operates in the Australia and are a leader in their industry. It is a busy environment with multiple payrolls and many complex awards/internal EBA's. They are looking for a strong Senior Payroll Manager/National Payroll Manager to come in initially on a contract basis for an ASAP start before Christmas. The team is cohesive and works very hard to ensure the efficiency of the payroll function on a day to day basis. The role will be a combination of day to day payroll management, compliance, opportunity to lead a project as well as consolidate payrolls to streamline efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting into the Head of People Services, the role will involve taking leadership of the Payroll team with key tasks involving:
- Ensure accurate and efficient Payroll and Employee Services are delivered, including contract administration, employee lifecycle changes, payroll (including salary packaging), leave management and superannuation services.
- Providing expert advice and general consultancy services regarding employee transactional matters pertaining to Award interpretation, EBA and CBA, contracts and procedural issues with payroll and employee services.
- Ensure legislative requirements are adhered to and changes implemented in a timely manner
- Act as an escalation point for unresolved issues
- Prepare, balance and reconcile PAYG tax and assist the finance department to reconcile FBT, Superannuation and payment summaries.
- Provide strong leadership and clear direction to large payroll team.
- Effectively manage operational issues to ensure continuous effective service delivery
- Develop and up skill the team whilst driving a customer focused culture
The successful applicant will have proven leadership experience in a similar Payroll Manager position along with the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrated experience in Australian Payroll Management - high volume and complex working environment with many payrolls.
- Ability to remain calm in fast paced situations.
- Demonstrated experience with EA's, EBA's and award interpretation
- Deep level of Payroll knowledge across legislation, awards, tax, compliance
- Excellent People Manager skills - strive to get the best out of the team and play to each individual's strengths
- Chris21/Ichris/Kronos Experience Highly Regarded
- Exceptional customer engagement skills - positive communication and collaborative approach to other internal departments.
To discuss further, please contact Jacinta at jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au
