Payroll Specialist

Saputo, Inc.; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Share Ownership Program

Résumé du poste

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our collaborative payroll team. You will support approximately 400 weekly and fortnightly paid employees across multiple manufacturing sites, delivering accurate payroll services in a fast-paced environment.

You will interpret EBAs and payroll legislation, manage reconciliations, PAYG, superannuation, reporting, and respond to payroll queries. You will work across Workday, MW P, and Chris21/iChris, contributing to system transitions and

Qualifications

• Experience processing end-to-end payroll in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, EBAs and/or awards.
• Experience using Chris21/iChris payroll systems.
• Experience working with payroll/time and attendance systems.
• Intermediate Excel skills for payroll data analysis and reporting.

Responsabilités

• End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls.
• Interpret EBAs and payroll legislation to ensure accurate payments.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, PAYG, superannuation and statutory reporting.
• Review payroll calculations, leave balances and payroll exceptions.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide high-level customer service.
• Produce payroll reports and analyse data using Excel.
• Support payroll audits and compliance activities.
• Collaborate across MW P, Workday, Workforce and Chris21/iChris systems.
• Assist with transitioning employees onto a single workforce platform.

Connaissances

End-to-end payroll processing

Payroll legislation & EBAs

Excel data analysis

Payroll reconciliations

Time & attendance systems

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work across payroll systems

Outils

Chris21/iChris

Workday

My Workplace (MWP)

Description du poste

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dedicated and collaborative payroll team, supporting approximately 400 weekly and fortnightly paid employees across multiple manufacturing sites.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services while supporting employees and stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for a predominantly wages-based workforce
• Interpreting Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and payroll legislation to ensure accurate employee payments
• Managing payroll reconciliations, PAYG, superannuation and statutory reporting obligations
• Reviewing payroll calculations, leave balances and payroll exceptions
• Responding to payroll queries and providing a high level of customer service to employees and stakeholders
• Producing payroll reports and analysing payroll data using Excel
• Supporting payroll audits and compliance activities as required
• Working across My Workplace (MWP), Workday, Workforce and Chris21/iChris payroll systems, with the opportunity to support the transition of employees onto a single workforce management platform
• Contributing to payroll-related testing and system implementation activities
• Working collaboratively with the broader payroll team to deliver successful weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring practical payroll experience and enjoy working in a team-focused environment where everyone contributes to the success of the payroll function.

You’ll also have:

• Experience processing end-to-end payroll in a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards and/or Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs)
• Experience using Chris21/iChris payroll systems, highly regarded
• Experience working with payroll and time and attendance systems
• Confidence reviewing payroll calculations, leave entitlements and employee records
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyse payroll data and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team members during critical payroll periods
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or other award-based environments will be highly regarded

We'll support you with

• Exposure to all aspects of payroll, from processing and compliance through to reporting and statutory obligations
• The opportunity to contribute and support transition Time & Attendance system project
• A supportive and collaborative team culture where team members cross-trained across the payroll function
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model with three days per week in the office
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• The opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.