Payroll Officer

253 Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications & ad/

Perks & discounts

Onsite gym (Sydney office)

Health & wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave and volunteering

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking an ambitious payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing on a monthly and weekly basis, interpreting modern awards and EBAs, handling new starters and terminations, payroll tax, and resolving complex queries.

You will review and submit weekly and monthly pay runs, investigate and resolve staff questions regarding pay, timesheets and leave balances, and contribute to process improvements in a large, diverse, and hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll in a large corporate environment.
• Ability to interpret modern awards and EBAs.
• Strong Excel and data accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing on a monthly and weekly basis.
• Interpret awards and EBAs, manage new starters and terminations, payroll tax, and related tasks.
• Set review and submission of weekly and monthly pay runs; resolve payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Dayforce

Workday

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

Job description

What's the role?

You’re an ambitious and capable Payroll professional with experience within a large organisation. Here you'll be responsible for the end to end payroll processing on a monthly and weekly basis, including the interpretation of EBA's and awards, new starters and terminations, payroll tax and everything in between. Set Review and submission of weekly and monthly pay run Investigate and resolve incoming customer queries SOX compliance process to ad hoc improvement projects Serve as the point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding pay, timesheets, and leave balances.

Who are you?

Previous payroll experience ideally in a large corporate environment in Australia Proven Excel ability and technologically savvy Experience using Dayforce and Workday is highly desirable Detail-oriented, proactive and enthusiastic Possess excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to explain complex payroll matters to employees with patience and clarity. Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to company accounting initiatives Experienced in running diverse and complicated pay runs that have to adhere to modern awards and EBA’s

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

This role is part of the Human Resources (HR) team where our people vision is to unlock News’ potential for growth in an ever-changing media landscape, we equip passionate people with the skills to excel, supported by an innovative and collaborative environment. Our people’s ideas and unique perspectives take centre stage, celebrated and delivered through the widest range of media brands and channels in Australia. We’re focused on delivering the News Corp Australia strategy through delivering a future ready workforce and an innovative and dynamic workplace with automated, seamless and personalised experiences in a sustainable, high performing organisation.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here.

Category: Human Resources

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.