At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll for a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Company: Industry-leading business in Granville with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, continuous learning, and opportunities for innovation.
- Other info: Encourages diverse applicants and offers excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on payroll operations.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in payroll, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Australian legislation.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
About the Client & Culture
We have partnered with an industry-leading business in Granville that prides itself on fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
They value their people and offer a highly supportive environment where continuous learning, teamwork, and innovation are celebrated.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Payroll Specialist to take full, end-to-end ownership of our client's Australian payroll operations.
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this critical standalone role manages full end-to-end processing across weekly and monthly pay cycles for both office and manufacturing facility employees.
In addition to core payroll responsibilities, you will act as a key system user and have direct opportunities to participate in key HR, payroll, and business improvement projects across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Payroll: Accurately process and administer weekly and monthly payroll cycles for office and factory staff.
- Award & EBA Compliance: Calculate pay rates, overtime, and allowances from time management systems while ensuring strict compliance with relevant Modern Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
- Statutory & EOM Reporting: Manage monthly superannuation reconciliations, PAYG tax, Payroll Tax (multi-state), Union deductions, and workers' compensation.
- Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain personnel records, headcount reporting, and HR dashboards (absenteeism, turnover, working hours) utilizing a large ERP system.
- Fleet & Compliance Support: Assist with Australian motor vehicle fleet management (FBT & fuel reporting) and annual WGEA reporting.
- Project & Process Improvement: Actively contribute to HR/Payroll integration projects, process automation, and system upgrades.
- We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years in a similar standalone or senior payroll role across multi-state operations (manufacturing/industrial experience preferred).
- Systems Knowledge: Proven experience with a large ERP system and time management systems (e. g., SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
- Technical Skills: Intermediate to Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data manipulation).
- Award/EBA Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Australian Award determinations, EBAs, PAYG, and multi-state Payroll Tax legislation.
- Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, resilience, and the confidence to handle complex payroll inquiries independently.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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