Payroll Officer

Looking for an experienced Payroll Officer with SAP experience to manage high-volume end-to-end payroll.

Your new company

Our client is one of Australia's largest sugar manufacturers, producing raw sugar for both domestic and international markets. They operate multiple sugar mills across the Mackay region and also produce molasses and renewable energy, playing an important role in the local agricultural and manufacturing industry.

Your new role

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of up to 800 employees
• Process employee pay, allowances, deductions, leave and other payroll-related transactions
• Manage payroll data across Kronos, UKG and SAP systems
• Review and validate timesheets and payroll information prior to processing
• Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance
• Work to strict payroll deadlines, with pay cycles commencing Monday for Wednesday payment

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a large or high-volume workforce
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll for several hundred employees
• SAP experience is essential
• Kronos and/or UKG experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, reconciliations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work confidently under strict payroll deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to commence at short notice and quickly adapt to established payroll processes

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to secure a minimum 3-month contract at $60 per hour casual, working 40 hours per week within an established payroll team. Start and finish times are flexible, with preferred hours around 7:30am to 4:00/4:30pm, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional seeking an immediate start and consistent full-time hours.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the "apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Tanaya Tolson on 07 4960 1126.

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