At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for up to 600 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join Mackay Sugar, a leading sugar milling company in tropical North Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, health benefits, and discounts at over 500 businesses.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with job security and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in payroll management.
- Qualifications: 5 years payroll experience and familiarity with UKG Ready or SAP required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our Finance Team based at Farleigh Mill, Mackay. This role plays a critical part in Mackay Sugar’s finance team preparing the weekly wages for up to 600 employees during the Crushing Season and approximately 450 employees during the Maintenance Season.
With the use of UKG Ready to capture time already implemented, information from UKG is analysed and transferred to SAP where the payroll is calculated and processed. Major system changes have occurred already and there is an opportunity to optimise processes that have developed as a consequence of these changes. You are supported by the finance team where there is a payroll officer who prepares salaries and a business trainee learning the payroll process.
You will have demonstrated experience working autonomously in a high-volume payroll environment, meeting tight deadlines and interpreting payroll legislation, industrial awards and enterprise agreements. Experience with system testing, process improvement, and supporting or coaching junior staff will be highly regarded. This role also provides support to accounts payable processing when capacity allows.
To be Successful in this role you will have the following:
- Bring a positive attitude and thrive in team settings
- Payroll systems experience a MUST (UKG Ready and or SAP Preferred)
- 5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience with time spent in a high-volume payroll environment
- Familiarity with payroll-related legislation and requirements including industrial awards and enterprise agreements and the ability to understand changes
- Exceptional attention to details and accuracy
- Ability to work to strict timeframes and deadlines
- High level problem solving and analytical abilities to resolve payroll and system issues
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process weekly payrolls using UKG Ready and SAP
- Ensure employee master data is accurately maintained and updated
- Processing new hires, terminations and changes in employee details which include bulk changes between the maintenance and the crushing seasons
- Ensuring reporting obligations are met including the STP, superannuation and internal reporting
- Respond to employee payroll enquiries and resolve payroll-related issues
- Act professionally and always maintain confidentiality
- Provide accounts payable support, including invoice processing during periods of available capacity
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and system queries efficiently
Why Join Mackay Sugar?
- Permanent Full-time Role with job security
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Employee Benefits
- Work-Life Balance – Home every night
- Health Benefits – Discounts on Private Health & On-site Flu Vaccinations
- Sweet Deals Discounts at over 500 nationwide businesses
Ready to make an impact? Join us at Mackay Sugar.
Payroll Administrator employer: Mackay Sugar
Mackay Sugar is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. As a Boilermaker at the Marian Mill in Queensland, you'll benefit from daily home schedules, comprehensive training opportunities, and a strong team ethos that fosters personal and professional growth, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
