Payroll Specialist
Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Director HR Services APAC, as a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing within a collaborative team environment, covering three Australian entities. You’ll manage diverse employee groups, including blue- and white-collar workforces, across:
- 7 Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
- Award-based employees.
- Agreement-free employees.
This role requires a strong understanding of compliance, accuracy, and the nuances of payroll in both unionised and corporate settings. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our employees are paid correctly, on time, and in line with legislative and contractual requirements.
Annual Salary up to AUD$85,000 + Super + up to 5% Annual Bonus
Your Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile payroll for multiple entities across various states and classifications.
- Deliver full payroll cycle activities, including end of month (EOM) reporting and reconciliations.
- Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and employment contracts.
- Maintain compliance with taxation, superannuation, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to resolve queries and ensure accurate data.
- Support continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
- Ensure high standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance in all payroll activities.
What will help you to Succeed
- Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including EOM activities within a medium to large organisation
- Strong understanding of Australian legislation including application of Enterprise Agreements and awards.
- Experience working across both blue-collar and white-collar environments.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Intermediate to advanced excel skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative we are here to help approach.
- System knowledge (iCHRIS, SAP or other mid to large Payroll software preferred but not essential).
Why Jet?
- The opportunity to be part of a global organisation with a local team environment.
- Exposure to diverse payroll operations across multiple agreements, employment groups, entities and states.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture in Bankstown.
How to Appy?
Your application must consist of the following:
- Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia;
- A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining your previous skills and experience relative to the role;
- A copy of your updated resume.
Pre-employment Requirements
As part of any selection process applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy to the company's discretion, some or all of the following assessments/checks:
- Work entitlements with a right to work in the country relevant to the security and position needs.
- Pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test.
- National Police/Criminal History Check.
- Practical Assessment.
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment.
- Computer Skills Assessment.
- Qualification/License Verification.
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification.
- Right to Work in Australia Check.
- Directorship Check.