Payroll Officer

AU / NZ PAYROLL OFFICER

CLIENT: AUSTRALIA; REMOTE

SHIFT: DAY / MORNING PHT

TYPE: FULL TIME; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll project
• Processing of fortnightly pays for all employees in New Zealand and Australia including:
• Updating and processing of change of details for all staff including changes of status, change of payment details, change of location in both payroll system and time and attendance system.
• Determine relevant termination calculations and process termination pay
• Terminate employees off payroll and time and attendance system and archive appropriately.
• Calculating Sick Leave, Annual Leave, LSL, Termination and ETP payments
• Payment of garnishees as required or requested
• Terminate leavers off payroll system and archive appropriately
• Employee parking and recovery
• Reporting and updating data on payroll related matters as required
• Preparation of Month End Workpapers including:
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts
• Review the salaries and wages accounts for accuracy
• Calculate month end accruals and prepayments
• Preparation and reconciliation of payroll related payments including:
• Group Tax Calculations and payment
• Monthly Payroll Tax calculations and payment in multiple states
• Monthly superannuation payments and returns
• Filing of related paperwork
• Ensure all payroll and personnel forms are completed and chase any missing information
• Handling staff payroll queries
• Processing reports as required
• Preparing information for Workers Compensation renewals
• Other tasks as directed

Customer Service

• Ensure high standards of customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Carry out friendly and efficient customer service at all times, ensuring the customer service is consistent
• Provide a high standard of Customer Service in dealing with customer inquiries and complaints
• Have a complete understanding of the Lagardère AWPL Travel Retail Rules and Procedures and Policies and to abide by these rules at all times

Key Performance Indicators

• Responding to emails
• Payroll processing deadlines
• Month End deadlines
• Month end journals & reporting
• Other statutory deadlines payroll tax, PAYG etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

• Previous Australia and New Zealand payroll experience
• Retail Award interpretation, preferably on a national level
• Electronic Payroll System experience
• Electronic Time & Attendance System experience desirable
• Affinity payroll system and UKG T&A experience desirable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Sound knowledge of Excel, and Microsoft Office applications
• Highly analytical
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Competencies

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accepts responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Communication

Is able to relay information clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that instigate appropriate actions.

Customer Focused

Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.

Diversity

Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; fosters a climate of inclusion, where diverse thoughts are freely shared and integrated.

Operational Excellence

Projects a professional image of oneself and the organisational demonstrates a positive attitude, takes pride in one's work and demonstrates respect for co-workers, colleagues and customers. Reviews on performance and actively seeks and acts on advice & guidance.

Home Office Requirements:

• Internet Connection : Must be 25 mbps at the least, preferably wired connection with PLDT, Cable connection is fine if it's more than 5mbps. We DO NOT accept plug-in, wi-fi or wimax.
• Computer/Laptop: The contractor must have a good working computer.
• Headsets : The Contractor must have a noise cancelling headsets preferably Plantronics Blackwire C320M headsets. Assessment will be done during test calls.
• Dedicated Home Office - Contractors are required to have a dedicated home office free from noise and distractions.
• Web Cam - for meeting purposes
• Must be comfortable in working with Time Doctor/Screenshot Monitor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Work from home

Experience:

• AU Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote