Payroll Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dedicated and collaborative payroll team, supporting approximately 400 weekly and fortnightly paid employees across multiple manufacturing sites.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services while supporting employees and stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for a predominantly wages-based workforce

Interpreting Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and payroll legislation to ensure accurate employee payments

Managing payroll reconciliations, PAYG, superannuation and statutory reporting obligations

Reviewing payroll calculations, leave balances and payroll exceptions

Responding to payroll queries and providing a high level of customer service to employees and stakeholders

Producing payroll reports and analysing payroll data using Excel

Supporting payroll audits and compliance activities as required

Working across My Workplace (MWP), Workday, Workforce and Chris21/iChris payroll systems, with the opportunity to support the transition of employees onto a single workforce management platform

Contributing to payroll-related testing and system implementation activities

Working collaboratively with the broader payroll team to deliver successful weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles

To be successful in this role, you'll bring practical payroll experience and enjoy working in a team-focused environment where everyone contributes to the success of the payroll function.

You'll also have:

Experience processing end-to-end payroll in a medium to large organisation

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards and/or Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs)

Experience using Chris21/iChris payroll systems, highly regarded

Experience working with payroll and time and attendance systems

Confidence reviewing payroll calculations, leave entitlements and employee records

Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyse payroll data and reporting

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

A collaborative approach and willingness to support team members during critical payroll periods

Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or other award-based environments will be highly regarded

Exposure to all aspects of payroll, from processing and compliance through to reporting and statutory obligations

The opportunity to contribute and support transition Time & Attendance system project

A supportive and collaborative team culture where team members are cross-trained across the payroll function

Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model with three days per week in the office

Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way

The opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale , Liddells , CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.