Job Description

Timely and Accurate processing of Fortnightly and Monthly payroll
. Take the lead and ownership on preparing and processing end-to-end fortnightly and monthly pay run with support from Senior Payroll Specialist
. Ensure fortnightly and monthly pay run is as accurate as possible before being checked by the Senior Payroll Specialist and/or the Payroll Manager by performing self-checks i.e. via audit reports, payroll reports
. Calculate and process any ad-hoc payments as required. terminations, bonuses/commissions, and other additions/deductions
. Calculate and process manual adjustments for back payments, including but not limited to, salary changes, higher duties, secondments and any other changes to employee payroll records
. Have an understanding of STP reporting
Employee Maintenance
. Assist and train employees and managers on any ESS Timecard queries being their first point of contact and escalating to Senior Payroll Specialist where necessary
. Respond to payroll queries and any ad-hoc payroll requests from internal and external customers.
. Ensure all payroll advice provided is correct as per legislation and escalate to Senior Payroll Specialist, if required
. Perform leave reconciliations when required
Reporting
. EOM HR reporting including New Starters, terminated employees, total headcount, annual leave balances
. Assist Senior Payroll Specialist with financial and legislative reporting such as Superannuation, Payroll Tax, payroll/costing reconciliations
. Ad-hoc payroll reports such as employee listings, pay advices, payment summaries, employee previous earnings reports and employee leave history
. Retrieve information from relevant portals such as Centrelink, CBA and Maxxia, for payroll processing in a timely manner
Support Senior Payroll Specialist and Payroll Manager with ad-hoc projects and process/system maintenance
. Assist Senior Payroll Specialist in delivering projects and process improvements when required
. Collaborate with Senior Payroll Specialist and assist in researching relevant information regarding industry and payroll function to improve function
. Assist Senior Payroll Specialist and Payroll Manager with EOM and EOY payroll Processes
Other Accountabilities:
. Complete Allocated work and projects similar to your position description as directed by your manager by the time required
In addition:
. Do not foreseeably cause or participate in any activities that may cause harm to yourself or others
. Ensure that you comply with TGEAustralia's Health and Safety policy, all other internal policies and procedures, and any relevant external legislative requirements
. Cooperate and participate in activities relating to compliance with all health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
. Maintain Standards for RTOs 2015 and the Higher Education Standards Framework
. Understand and apply the ESOS legislation Framework, the National Code 2007 and related requirement
Qualifications And Requirements
. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
. Exceptional customer service with a focus on being 'Here for good'
. Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Professional suite with Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience in data analytics using Pivot tables, V-Lookups and Sum if 2-5 years of previous payroll experience
. Previous experience using large payroll systems. Micropay Meridian and Connx desirable but not essential
. Accurate data entry skills with high level of attention to detail
. Ability to work autonomously and as part of the team
. Payroll related qualifications/certificates desirable but not essential
. Previous experience with processing pay runs for 500 + employees minimum
. Discretion and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
. Previous experience working for an international company
. Self-motivated and driven
. Shows initiative and has a go-getter attitude

Timely and Accurate processing of Fortnightly and Monthly payroll
. Take the lead and ownership on preparing and processing end-to-end fortnightly and monthly pay run with support from Senior Payroll Specialist
. Ensure fortnightly a