Officer - Payroll

Webuild S.p.A.; Snowy Valleys Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction project company in Snowy Valleys Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to provide payroll services for a major renewable energy project. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. You will be responsible for processing payroll for diverse workforces, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to compliance requirements. Participate in employee benefits like retention bonuses.

Benefits

FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a payroll role, preferably in construction.
• Ability to interpret Common Law Contracts and Awards.
• Good understanding of Australian Accounting Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for both Blue Collar and White Collar workforce.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain operations.
• Advise Line Managers on payroll compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional planning and organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

Diploma in Payroll Services or relevant tertiary qualifications

Relevant Payroll System Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Preceda

SAP

Roster Space

E7

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

To provide payroll services, advice, queries and support for the project.

Qualifications

• Relevant Payroll System Education
• Diploma in Payroll Services, or other relevant tertiary qualifications - preferred
• White Card

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the construction industry
• Experience in working with multiple different systems including Roster Space, Microsoft Office Suite, Preceda, SAP and E7 – preferrable
• Ability to interpret Common Law Contracts, Awards and Enterprise Agreements, in particular the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU Tunnel and Associated Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025 and the SC Hydro Pty Ltd AWU and CFMMEU Surface Works Greenfield Agreement 2021 – 2025
• Good understanding of Australian Accounting Payroll systems – ability to run multiple different payroll runs including Blue Collar and White collar
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and targets, prioritizing tasks under pressure
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrates accountability
• Excellent record-keeping and time management
• Computer and Systems competency

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Runs the processing of payrolls for both ‘Blue Collar’ and ‘White Collar’ workforce
• Payroll preparation and maintenance to ensure all payroll transactions are processed efficiently
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information
• Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on this
• Resolving Payroll discrepancies
• Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures
• Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Answering payroll queries and monitoring the payroll inbox
• Interface with Finance and Cost Control
• Advising and assisting Line Managers when required in order to ensure compliance with the payroll process.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.