Payroll Officer

Swissport International AG; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Permanent full-time

Career advancement

Training and support

Annual leave accrual

Job summary

Swissport International AG is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for 5,000 staff on a fortnightly cycle. You will join a medium-sized team reporting to the Payroll Manager and help ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to interpret employment agreements. On-site parking and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is essential with at least 2 years preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret employment agreements and apply them accurately.
• Attention to detail and stakeholder communication are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end payroll processing.
• Assist with interpreting and implementing required changes.
• Support system implementations and updates.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of robust payroll systems and processes.
• Handle payroll filing and archiving.
• Address payroll queries efficiently.
• Prepare payroll for fortnightly pay runs.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly.
• Process Workers' Compensation claims and payments.
• Manage the processing of monthly journals as needed.
• Perform Payroll General Ledger reconciliations.
• Undertake other duties as requested.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel reporting

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience."

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be a key Payroll Officer in a medium-sized team responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payrolls for 5,000 staff on a fortnightly basis.

Your activities

• Full end-to-end payroll processing
• Assist with interpreting and implementing required changes
• Support system implementations and updates
• Contribute to the development and documentation of robust payroll systems and processes
• Handle payroll filing and archiving
• Address payroll queries efficiently
• Prepare payroll for fortnightly pay runs
• Respond to payroll queries promptly
• Process Workers' Compensation claims and payments
• Manage the processing of monthly journals as needed
• Perform Payroll General Ledger reconciliations
• Undertake other duties as requested

Your profile

• Payroll experience is absolutely essential, with a minimum of 2 years preferred.
• A team player who can be productive with minimal supervision.
• Ensure business communication is handled appropriately.
• Stakeholder-focused, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to interpret employment agreements is a must.
• Complete required tasks accurately and promptly.
• Basic accounting knowledge is essential.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required for reporting.

What we offer

• Permanent Full-Time position.
• Competitive remuneration.
• On-site employee parking available.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Accrual of annual and personal leave.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that foster inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!