Senior Payroll Officer - Sydney

Graincorp Operations; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their team in Sheffield, UK. This position involves providing payroll services, advising HR/Business Partners, and maintaining strong relationships with staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in payroll management, knowledge of relevant legislation, and a proven ability to enhance payroll processes. This role offers a hybrid working model and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Hybrid work options

Health & wellbeing support

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in a large payroll function, ideally with EBA and compliance.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and superannuation.
• Demonstrated improvements to payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely payroll services.
• Support HR/Business Partners and employees.
• Maintain relationships with payroll officers and HR/finance partners.
• Lead process improvements within the payroll function.
• Assist payroll team with training.

Skills

Payroll knowledge in a corporate environment

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation

Experience with payroll systems

Advanced Kronos knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of award/EA interpretation

Track record in payroll improvements

Tools

SAP

Peoplesoft

Kronos

Job description

Role

Senior Payroll Officer

Location

Barangaroo

Salary

$110K-$115K incl. Super + bonus

What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it's the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it's highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers around the world, we're proud to be leading the way in sustainable agriculture.

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Officer to come in and assist our payroll team. This role is based in our Barangaroo head office with 3/2 hybrid working pattern on offer.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate, compliant, efficient and timely payroll services
• Provide advice and support to HR/Business Partners, Rem & Reward, Managers and employees
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with other payroll officers and HR/finance partners across the business units
• Work autonomously within areas delegated while contributing to a strong team environment
• Assist the payroll team with BAU training
• Provide mentoring and support to other payroll team membersFocus on process improvements throughout the Group Payroll function by taking a lead in recommending changes to process pays more quickly or reliably
• EA & Award interpretation.

About Your Experience

Our successful candidate will come to us with prior experience working in a large payroll function, ideally with EBA and compliance experience under their belt. Candidates will also display:

• Payroll knowledge in a corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of relevant payroll related legislation eg payroll tax, superannuation
• Experience with payroll computer systems experience including SAP/Peoplesoft/other HR/Payroll system
• Advanced Kronos or other time and attendance system knowledge
• Advanced computer skills including Excel
• Excellent communication skills including an ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of award/EA interpretation, UAT and PVT for EBAs
• Proven track record in making improvements to payroll processing

What We Offer

• Professional development & leadership programs
• Hybrid work and flexible leave options including birthday leave
• Health & wellbeing support
• Inclusive, values-driven culture
• We're proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care and flexibility in every career

Ready to Apply?

It's simple, submit your application. If your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat about your experience. We're looking forward to getting to know you!

In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a national police check and credit check.