Hr Generalist - Au

Ryan Dowdey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Dowdey is seeking a Payroll Manager in Sydney to oversee end-to-end payroll for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing.

You will lead a payroll team, drive process improvements, provide reporting insights to finance and HR, and support onboarding and offboarding with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience as Payroll Manager or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in payroll software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce.
• Compliance and Legislation: Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and other statutory requirements; ensure compliance with HMRC guidelines and other authorities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals; provide training and development opportunities.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze payroll reports; provide insights and recommend improvements.
• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries related to payroll; support onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CIPP certification desirable

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company Overview: Our organization is an industry leading company headquartered in Sydney. We are committed to delivering excellence in our field and are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Generalist to join our dynamic team.

Job Description:

As an HR Generalist at our organization, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the payroll functions for our employees. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with statutory regulations, and effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing:

   • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce.
   • Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
   • Validate and reconcile payroll data to maintain precision.

2. Compliance and Legislation:

   • Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and other statutory requirements.
   • Ensure compliance with HMRC guidelines and other relevant authorities.
   • Provide guidance to the team on legislative changes affecting payroll.

3. Team Leadership:

   • Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals.
   • Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
   • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

4. Process Improvement:

   • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
   • Streamline payroll procedures to optimize accuracy and reduce manual errors.
   • Stay abreast of industry best practices and implement relevant changes.

5. Reporting and Analysis:

   • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management review.
   • Provide insights into payroll trends and make recommendations for improvements.
   • Collaborate with finance and HR teams for accurate financial reporting.

6. Employee Support:

   • Address employee inquiries related to payroll matters.
   • Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.
   • Conduct periodic training sessions for employees on payroll-related topics.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in payroll software and MS Office Suite.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification in payroll (e.g., CIPP) is desirable.