Payroll Officer

Newhaul is not your average haulage provider. With current pit-to-port operations transporting iron ore out of the Weld Range to the Geraldton port, we recognised that technology is a critical component of our business and are committed to investing in the latest innovations to stay ahead of the curve.

From our world first driving simulator, operational dashboards and processes, digitising our workshop and leveraging AI with a deep understanding of our data, we are constantly inspiring excellence.

Reporting to our Payroll Manager, you will be working closely with our Payroll Manager processing the payroll across 3 employing entities and working on the implementation of our new payroll and workforce management system.

• Key Responsibilities
• Administering the end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payroll for 200+ employees in a growing business,
• Maintaining confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Maintain and update employee records and payroll related documentation in electronic form.
• Administer payroll reporting obligations, including superannuation STP reporting, Payroll tax and third party disbursements.
• Ensuring compliance with all payroll legislation and applicable laws.
• Provide insights and recommendations on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide essential support to the finance team where required around payroll journals and costings.
• Assisting with the implementation of our new payroll system.
• Provide essential support to the operations team where required.

This is a Fixed-Term, Full Time Contract approximately 6 - 10 months in duration. Our office is centrally located in our brand-new CBD building with stunning 365-degree views of the city skyline and river. Designed for convenience and accessibility, the location is just moments from public transport and a range of city parking options, making your daily commute effortless.

• Qualifications
• Education & Experience
• A finance or payroll related qualification will be highly regarded
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll, ideally with multi-award / EBA experience and working with an end-to-end rostering, timesheet and payroll system.
• Ability to handle priorities and tasks with accuracy and outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to learn and understand new systems and processes quickly and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Skills & Abilities
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with an emphasis on excel experience.
• Project management and / or system implementation experience a plus
• Experience with Definitiv payroll will be highly regarded
• Additional Information
• To Apply

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment as well as a Predictive Index Questionnaire - that's how committed we are to supporting our people & ensuring we maintain the strong work culture we have created!