SafetyCulture

Senior Payroll Officer

SafetyCulture

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sydney • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for processing end to end monthly and semi-monthly payroll cycles in a number of different markets on time and in an accurate manner (~800 staff).
  • Liaising with third-party providers used for payroll processing in other markets.
  • Ensure compliance with superannuation obligations, and STP reporting requirements.
  • Oversee Single Touch Payroll (STP) reconciliation and end-of-year payroll processing.
  • Oversee administration of superannuation and salary sacrificing arrangements.
  • Monitor legislative changes across all relevant markets and implement necessary updates to payroll configuration and processes.
  • Calculate and administer leave entitlements — including paid parental leave — across all markets within the payroll system.
  • Partner closely with the People & Culture (P&C) team to support onboarding, offboarding, and the accurate communication of payroll-related information.
  • Address and resolve inquiries from employees, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve, standardise, and automate payroll processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Perform workers’ compensation calculations for relevant employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a Payroll Officer based in the Philippines.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in standalone payroll officer role
  • Experience processing larger pay runs (200+ staff or higher)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders within the organisation
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Understanding of National Employment Standards, superannuation, and other employee benefits legislation in the Australian context
  • Ensure confidentiality of payroll and employee related personal information
  • Customer centric focused
  • Proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a focus on process enhancement
  • Experience leading or mentoring at least one other team member — onshore or offshore.
Benefits
  • Equity with high growth potential, and a competitive salary
  • Flexible working arrangements, we encourage you to create the best work blend while working from your home and the local SafetyCulture office
  • Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities
  • Hackathons, Workshops, Lunch & Learns
  • We encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies
  • In-house Culinary Crew serving up daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
  • Barista coffee machine, craft beer on tap, boutique wines and a range of non-alcoholic beverages
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as subsidised fitness programs, EAP services and generous parental leave policy
  • Quarterly celebrations and team events, including our Shiplt global offsite
  • On-site gym, table tennis, board games, books library, and pet-friendly offices
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingSingle Touch Payroll (STP)superannuation administrationleave entitlements calculationworkers’ compensation calculationspayroll configurationpayroll reconciliationpayroll automationMicrosoft Excelpayroll compliance
Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailcustomer centricityproactive attitudementoringstakeholder engagementteam leadershipproblem-solvingprocess enhancementorganizational skills