Payroll Officer

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural resources company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with legislation. This role requires strong data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a company dedicated to inclusivity and excellence in customer service while contributing to innovative sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
• Experience in mining or resources is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process salaries, allowances, and payments with care.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Manage employee leave entitlements and payments.

Skills

Data entry and validation skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Customer service commitment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP payroll systems

Job description

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Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity.

At Fortescue, we know our people are our greatest strength — and that includes our payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process salaries, allowances, contract changes, terminations, and incentive payments with accuracy and care
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State payroll legislation
• Manage employee leave entitlements and deductions, including payments to external bodies
• Handle superannuation payments and remittances in line with legal requirements
• Keep payroll information confidential and secure, respecting privacy laws
• Interpret and apply Award conditions correctly and fairly

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role, with strong data entry and validation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy — you take pride in your work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement
• Experience with SAP payroll systems is a big plus
• Previous experience in mining or resources is beneficial but not essential

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.