Payroll Officer

Bradken Ltd.; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive total reward packages

Paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Education assistance

EAP support for you and your family

Community involvement programs

Job summary

Bradken is a global leader in wear products and services in the resources sector. Bradken seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to join the HR Services & Reward team in WA, handling weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff across Australian operations.

You will report to the HR Services Manager APAC and ensure accurate payroll data, timely responses to queries, and compliance with awards, superannuation and taxation, while maintaining confidentiality and data

Qualifications

• At least three years of Australian payroll experience.
• Hands-on experience processing weekly, fortnightly or monthly payrolls.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees.

Responsibilities

• Processing Australian weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Managing employee changes, benefits, deductions, leave and termination payments.
• Supporting time and attendance processes for hourly and operational employees.
• Interpreting payroll data in line with awards, agreements and legislation.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Completing payroll reconciliations, reports and audits.
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll information.

Skills

Australian payroll

ADP

UKG/Kronos

Excel

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Time management

Tools

ADP

UKG/Kronos

Job description

Job Description

Bradken is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative wear products and services for the resources sector. With a 3,000-strong workforce and manufacturing operations across multiple regions, we support customers operating in some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our HR Services & Reward team in Burswood, WA.

This role will suit someone with solid Australian payroll experience who can manage deadlines, maintain accurate employee data and provide reliable support to employees and leaders. You will work across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls supporting both hourly and salaried employees across our Australian operations.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Services Manager, APAC, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of Australian payroll services.

Working closely with employees, managers, Finance and People teams, you will ensure payroll data, queries, reconciliations and reporting are managed accurately and professionally.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing Australian weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
• Managing employee changes, benefits, deductions, leave and termination payments
• Supporting time and attendance processes for hourly and operational employees
• Interpreting payroll and timekeeping data in line with awards, agreements and legislation
• Responding to payroll queries from employees, managers and supervisors
• Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving issues promptly
• Completing payroll reconciliations, reports, records and audit activities
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll information
• Supporting practical improvements to payroll processes and data accuracy
• Handling confidential employee information with care, discretion and integrity

About you

You are a capable payroll professional who values accuracy, consistency and dependable service. You are comfortable working with payroll systems and data, investigating discrepancies and managing competing deadlines.

You will bring:

• At least three years’ Australian payroll experience
• Hands-on experience processing weekly, fortnightly or monthly payrolls
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees
• Experience using ADP, which is highly preferred
• Experience using UKG/Kronos or another time and attendance system
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, agreements, tax, superannuation and wage compliance
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
• High attention to detail and the judgement to question information that does not look right
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing payroll deadlines
• A practical, service-focused approach when supporting employees and managers

Experience in manufacturing, mining, industrial services or another operational workforce environment will be highly regarded.

Only applicants who currently hold full, unrestricted Australian working rights and are based in Australia will be considered.

Why join Bradken?

You will join a supportive HR Services & Reward team where payroll accuracy, service and accountability matter.

We offer:

• A safety-first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Education assistance
• EAP support for you and your family
• Community involvement programs

Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

How we hire

As we work with teams around the world, time-zone differences can sometimes make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent and inclusive process, we may invite candidates to complete a one-way video screening at a time that suits them. If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we are happy to discuss this.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.