Payroll Officer (12 months Maternity Cover)

Progress Rail; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

8 weeks parental leave

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary, is seeking a Payroll Officer on a 12-month maternity cover to deliver accurate end-to-end payroll, maintain employee records and ensure compliance across the organisation.

This role handles timesheets, leave entitlements, superannuation, payroll deductions, and reports, liaising with staff and the finance team. Candidates should have experience in payroll processing within medium to large organisations and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using ADP or similar payroll platforms.
• Strong time management and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process and run payroll end-to-end for all staff.
• Capture and process timesheets (monthly, weekly, fortnightly).
• Maintain accurate employee records and leave entitlements.
• Assist with payroll deductions, superannuation, tax, and fringe benefits tax.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

ADP experience

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Payroll Officer (12 months Maternity Cover)

Progress Rail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and a leading provider of rolling stock, infrastructure and advanced technologies for global rail customers. The company delivers EMD® locomotives and engines, trackwork, signaling, fasteners, and comprehensive locomotive and freight car services, along with aftermarket parts and recycling. Its technology portfolio includes data analytics, automation, connected assets, predictive maintenance and yard optimization tools. With support from Caterpillar and a network of nearly 150 locations worldwide, Progress Rail delivers innovative, reliable solutions to the rail industry. Learn more at progressrail.com

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional with demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing to play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll compliance across the organisation.

This includes

• Calculating earning and distributing wages and salaries within specified timeframes.
• Process and capture timesheets for monthly, weekly, and fortnightly paid employees.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of agreements/awards and contract interpretation in relation to leave entitlements, overtime, allowances etc.
• Assisting with the payment and reconciliation of payroll, superannuation payments, payroll deductions, payroll tax and fringe benefits tax.
• Assisting with preparation of relevant management reports, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end reports on hours worked, leave accruals and tax deductions.
• Maintaining records of leave accruals.
• Update and maintain payroll records.
• Create, review and analyse leave reports.
• Liaise with employees and management on payroll inquiries.
• Undertake payroll administration duties, such as filing and new starter set up.
• Assists with calculating and processing termination payments.
• Review processes and recommend improvements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll function.
• Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of Payroll.
• Support the finance team with Payroll and reporting duties as directed.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium to large organisation
• Experience in a similar position.
• Must demonstrate the ability of effective time management and organisational skills.
• Team player, a self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure & achieve work deadlines.Experience in ADP an advantage

What we offer

• The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Access to mentoring programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, vehicles and more.
• Travel Account for discounts on hotels, hire vehicles and flights

About Our Process

At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and/or reference checks.