Payroll Analyst
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Conventional Energy
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a major global resources organisation on an initial 12-month contract.
This position will suit a payroll professional with strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation, who is confident investigating complex payroll matters and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll outcomes.
What are you going to do
As the Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services for both local and expatriate employees.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Research, analyse and resolve payroll, taxation and superannuation matters for local and expatriate employees.
- Review and validate payroll calculations to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and company requirements.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and provide accurate, timely resolutions.
- Monitor changes to taxation, payroll legislation and regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate updates to payroll processes.
- Support the implementation of payroll, taxation and legislative changes.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of payroll systems and employee payroll data.
- Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies, legislative requirements and mandatory professional reporting obligations.
- Provide payroll analysis and reporting as required.
- Support payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Act as a key point of contact in the coordination and support of payroll audits.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries and ensure effective payroll outcomes.
Essential skills and knowledge
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Strong previous experience in a payroll, payroll analyst or closely related position.
- Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Good understanding of Australian taxation and superannuation requirements as they relate to payroll.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work effectively with confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Highly Regarded
- Experience supporting payroll for a large or complex organisation.
- Previous exposure to payroll for expatriate employees.
- Experience supporting payroll audits or payroll-related projects.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently
What we offer
- Work for a global oil & gas business
- 12 motn
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Click the link to apply or forward your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net