Payroll Officer

The Payroll Specialist is a crucial member of the Human Resources team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. This role involves managing payroll data, calculating wages and deductions, ensuring accurate reporting, and addressing employee payroll inquiries.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in Australian payroll processing, with strong knowledge of payroll compliance and HRIS/payroll systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Processing

• Process bi-monthly/monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collect, verify, and input employee timekeeping data, including attendance, overtime, leave, and other adjustments.
• Calculate wages, salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances, deductions, superannuation, and other payroll components accurately.
• Generate and distribute payslips to employees.
• Process final pay for resigned or terminated employees, ensuring compliance with applicable employment requirements.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable Australian employment laws, taxation requirements, superannuation obligations, and statutory regulations.
• Prepare and submit required payroll and statutory reports within the appropriate deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and documentation.
• Stay informed of changes to Australian payroll legislation, tax requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Assist with payroll reconciliation, audits, and reporting requirements.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, leave, superannuation, and other payroll-related concerns.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide clear and accurate information regarding employee pay and benefits.

Payroll System & HRIS Management

• Maintain and update payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Use Employment Hero and/or other Australian payroll and HRIS platforms to process and manage payroll.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and coordinate with IT teams or vendors when required.
• Generate payroll reports and analyses as needed.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Australian payroll processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll processes, taxation, superannuation, leave entitlements, and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience using Employment Hero or a comparable Australian payroll and HRIS system is REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll data, calculations, deductions, adjustments, reconciliation, and final pay.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of overall payroll processing experience.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for multiple employees or entities.
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliation, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with other leading Australian payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Application Question(s):

• How many years of AU payroll experience?
• What's your expected salary?

Work Location: In person