Payroll Officer

Are you passionate about payroll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a highly successful team If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our Business Services Centre team based at our North Ryde Sydney office. This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader you will be responsible for assisting in the timely preparation of payroll related data reconciliations payments month end activities reporting and analysis along with payroll duties as specified by the Business Services Centre (BSC) management team.

The role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve payroll issues raised through the Customer Support System along with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to ensure desirable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities including wage/salary disbursements overpayment recovery leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation and within segregation of duties guidelines.
• Assist with Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate full capability in processing payroll using the relevant HRMS in line with all payroll deadlines as specified and agreed by Payroll Team Leader and in accordance with business SLAs.
• Keep up to date with statutory requirements.
• Adhere to all Downer policies procedures and standards.

What you will bring

• 2 years experience in a payroll processing role is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering superior customer service.
• Exposure to multiple Enterprise Agreement (EAs) and high-volume (1000 employees) payroll processing is beneficial.
• Experience in SAP Oracle V12 and/or Oracle Express HR is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices in the payroll operations.
• Knowledge of Service Now is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications- particularly Excel Outlook and Word.

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX listed company working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employees wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits including:
  • Discounted services (car hires hotels insurance retail stores gyms)

Why Downer

As a trusted name in infrastructure transport facilities management and construction Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting positive legacy. Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.