At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processing for employees and apprentices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join a charity supporting skilled trades professionals with a flexible remote culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging offering an extra $15k in tax-free benefits plus competitive pay.
- Other info: Work independently in a dynamic remote environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring trades professionals are paid accurately and on time.
- Qualifications: Experience with payroll systems and knowledge of payroll regulations is essential.
The predicted salary is between 61632 - 75328 $ per year.
This is a full-time remote role for a Payroll Professional. The Payroll Professional will manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees and apprentices, including time and attendance review, earnings and deductions calculation, and coordination of wage payments. As a charity, we have salary packaging to offer an extra $15k in tax-free benefits.
Key responsibilities:
- Verify payroll data and maintain payroll records
- Update employee information and ensure compliance with relevant tax and labour regulations
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support accurate and timely payroll cycles
- Assist with reporting, audits, and continuous process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency and reliability
About you:
- Experience with payroll processing systems, timekeeping tools, and basic accounting or bookkeeping practices
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding requirements, and labour laws relevant to multiple modern awards
- Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll information clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and financial information responsibly
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and office productivity software (e.g., Excel, payroll platforms, HRIS tools)
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage deadlines
- Previous experience working with trade, construction, or apprenticeship programs in a GTO environment is beneficial but not essential
About us:
Action Trades and Apprenticeships supports skilled trades professionals and apprentices by connecting them with reliable employment opportunities and practical training pathways. Team members collaborate in a flexible, remote environment while maintaining strong relationships with employers and workers. The company values accuracy, accountability, and clear communication to ensure that trades professionals are paid correctly and on time.
Payroll Professional in Newcastle employer: Action Trades & Apprenticeships
Action Trades and Apprenticeships is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth in a supportive, fully remote environment. With unique tax-free salary packaging benefits and a strong commitment to compliance and collaboration, employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful work in the charity sector. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers.
Contact Details:
Action Trades & Apprenticeships Recruitment Team
