Payroll Officer

About the role

As the Payroll Officer at Wilson Transformer Company, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the business. Working as part of the People & Culture team, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining payroll and employee records, ensuring compliance with legislative and company requirements, and providing exceptional support to employees and leaders on payroll-related matters. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, HRIS administration, reporting, and business analytics that support informed decision-making across the organisation.

Experience implementing and maintaining a Payroll/HRIS system (ADP & Elmo) would be highly desirable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process timely and accurate weekly and monthly end to end payroll

• Validate payroll inputs, timesheets, allowances, deductions, terminations, adjustments and leave transactions

• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies

• Process Month End payments and processes

• Responsible for year-end activities as directed by Financial Controller eg payment summaries and reconciliations

• Maintain superannuation fund information and supporting clearing house processes to ensure contributions are processed in line with legislative requirements

• Accurate & timely reporting and analytics – weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually

• Workers Compensation payments and adjustments

• Maintain payroll and employee records

• Process employee commencements, transfers, promotions and terminations

• Support HRIS maintenance, testing and system improvements

• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality
  

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated payroll experience ideally gained in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Experience with ADP Payforce or similar payroll platform.

• Experience with Manufacturing and Clerical award interpretation

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• The ability to work to autonomously and employ problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels

• Excellent administrative skillset with high attention to detail

• A dynamic individual who is willing to dive in and support the business with enthusiasm and dedication. 

About us
Wilson Transformer Company is a leading provider of innovative power transformer solutions, serving a diverse range of industries across Australia and beyond. With a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability, we are dedicated to empowering our customers and contributing to a brighter energy future.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Payroll career and join a dynamic organisation we encourage you to apply now!

Recruitment Process

The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening and a criminal history check.  To apply for this position, you must possess full unrestricted working rights to Australia and New Zealand.

If you have the skills required for this position, please click the “APPLY” button and attach your resume today.