Senior Payroll Officer

About us

National Jet Express acts as a critical link in the energy and resources sector, providing fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) services in support of mining, oil, and gas projects throughout Australia. We also provide flexible, bespoke charter flights with a full range of service options to Australia's city centres and regional destinations. We have been investing in the future of FIFO by progressively renewing our fleet with modern aircraft that provide greater flexibility of rosters, suitability for regional aerodromes, increased reliability, and low carbon emissions.

Our success in outperforming the market is driven by the contributions of our talented and hard-working staff. We are excited to offer you the opportunity to find your place within our dynamic and ambitious team.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Services Officer has responsibility across all departments of National Jet Express. The role is to assist in the payroll activity from new employee set up to employee exit.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties will include but not limited to:

• Payroll preparation and reconciliation (end to end payroll experience).

• Review of allowances and wages input, including correction of errors to ensure accuracy of the payroll data.

• Month end payroll reporting.

• Performing calculations for prepayments, wages, annual leave, terminations, and allowances.

• Remitting statutory payments.

• Liaising with staff and resolving pay queries.

• Assisting with the maintenance of payroll systems (ADP) and administration of employee records.

• Data entry of time sheets.

• Process of employee leave applications forms.

• Interpret and understand Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and other contracts of employment.

• Assist with the remint of statutory payments, i.e., payroll tax, work cover levy, child support, garnishees, and superannuation.

• Other payroll duties as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position with National Jet Express, we require the below as mandatory pre-requisites:

• Experience of using payroll/HR systems with ability to demonstrate how they are utilized.

• Solid experience in dealing with a wide range of payroll issues within a diverse business environment.

• Ability to understand and interpret awards, enterprise agreements and other contracts of employment and awards.

• Intermediate to advance experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Proficient in data entry and time management.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Highly skilled at establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with stakeholders and service providers.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines whilst working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to embrace learning and development opportunities, adapt to change, and strive for continuous improvement.

• Understands diversity and identifies and values individual differences.
  

What’s in it for you

• Attractive Compensation Package

• NJE encourages work life balance with our employees

• A company that values each and every employee offering professional growth
  

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated resume and cover letter outlining your experience relevant to the role and mandatory requirements.