Payroll Coordinator

Allens Corporate Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible arrangements

Gym membership subsidy

Parental leave - 26 weeks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Allens in Sydney is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Finance team and oversee end-to-end payroll processing and administration. You will maintain accurate employee records, handle various payroll transactions and respond to enquiries with professional service.

The role supports compliance with Australian payroll legislation and offers a hybrid work arrangement (60% in the office, 40% from home). A solid Excel skill set and knowledge of iChris are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using the iChris payroll system is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and data reconciliation.
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, PAYG withholding, Superannuation Guarantee and leave entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and payroll administration activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data in payroll and HR systems.
• Process payroll transactions, including new starters, terminations, leave, salary changes and allowances.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support compliance with payroll legislation, awards, taxation and superannuation requirements.
• Assist with payroll audits and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

iChris

Excel

Job description

Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our Finance team based in Sydney. As a Payroll Coordinator you will: Manage end-to-end payroll processing and payroll administration activities. Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data within payroll and HR systems. Process payroll transactions, including new starters, terminations, leave, salary changes and allowances. Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities. Respond to employee payroll enquiries in a timely and professional manner. Support compliance with payroll legislation, awards, taxation and superannuation requirements. Assist with payroll audits and documentation requirements. Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you

You will have: A minimum of three years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation. Experience using the iChris payroll system is preferred. Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and data reconciliation. A solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG withholding, the Superannuation Guarantee, leave entitlements and payroll compliance obligations. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. The ability to manage competing priorities and meet payroll deadlines.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy - 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements.

If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [e-mail]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!

At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.