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Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based company committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders is a company built on integrity, innovation, performance and excellence. Spanning over 70 successful years, we are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.Due to internal movement, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance Team to ensure Saunders employees are paid correctly and on time.THE ROLEBased out of our new corporate head office in Rhodes, you will be responsible to ensure completion of weekly payroll processing, records maintenance, tax reports filling, accounting transaction preparations, reports generation for management along with mentoring an amazing team of 5+.You may be required to occasionally visit our offices in Newcastle and Southeast Queensland.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeading a payroll team of 5+.Accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions.Ensure the Payroll system/s are compliant with statutory and EBA requirements.Leadership of end of financial year requirements.Participation in Payroll system reforms, including testing and implementation of Time & Attendance and Payroll automation softwareSupport all Internal and External audits as required.Review of weekly payroll reports.Payment to superannuation funds, including notification of new and terminating employees and reconciliation of superannuation reports.Provision of information to the ATO in relation to PAYG, withholding and TFN declarations.Payment of salary packaging amounts, union fees, child support, social club contributions and other payroll related items.Liaison with staff in relation to any payroll matters or queries relating to employee entitlements.Keeping the Chief Financial Officer and People & Capability Manager abreast of all key payroll issues. ABOUT YOUExtensive experience in payroll including multiple Enterprise Agreements, particularly with the Construction Sector.Demonstrated experience in Payroll system reforms, including testing and implementation of Time & Attendance and Payroll automation softwareStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.High degree of professionalism and discretion.Strong communication and customer service skills.Experience in leading and mentoring a team.Desirable experience using Jobpac ERP.THE BENEFITSAt Saunders, we invest in our people because we believe it makes our team stronger and better equipped to deliver on our promise and values of OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.Market competitive remunerationExposure to resources industryFlexible working arrangements negotiable with job requirementsSupportive workplace culturePaid parental leaveWellbeing leave daysCost of Living DiscountsSaunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, be able to provide contactable references, complete a criminal record check and undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening.We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant. AUD Sydney 2000

Payroll Manager

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based company committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders is a company built on integrity, innovation, performance and excellence. Spanning over 70 successful years, we are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Due to internal movement, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance Team to ensure Saunders employees are paid correctly and on time.

THE ROLE

Based out of our new corporate head office in Rhodes, you will be responsible to ensure completion of weekly payroll processing, records maintenance, tax reports filling, accounting transaction preparations, reports generation for management along with mentoring an amazing team of 5+.

You may be required to occasionally visit our offices in Newcastle and Southeast Queensland.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leading a payroll team of 5+.
  • Accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions.
  • Ensure the Payroll system/s are compliant with statutory and EBA requirements.
  • Leadership of end of financial year requirements.
  • Participation in Payroll system reforms, including testing and implementation of Time & Attendance and Payroll automation software
  • Support all Internal and External audits as required.
  • Review of weekly payroll reports.
  • Payment to superannuation funds, including notification of new and terminating employees and reconciliation of superannuation reports.
  • Provision of information to the ATO in relation to PAYG, withholding and TFN declarations.
  • Payment of salary packaging amounts, union fees, child support, social club contributions and other payroll related items.
  • Liaison with staff in relation to any payroll matters or queries relating to employee entitlements.
  • Keeping the Chief Financial Officer and People & Capability Manager abreast of all key payroll issues.

 ABOUT YOU

  • Extensive experience in payroll including multiple Enterprise Agreements, particularly with the Construction Sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in Payroll system reforms, including testing and implementation of Time & Attendance and Payroll automation software
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • High degree of professionalism and discretion.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
  • Desirable experience using Jobpac ERP.

THE BENEFITS

At Saunders, we invest in our people because we believe it makes our team stronger and better equipped to deliver on our promise and values of OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.

  • Market competitive remuneration
  • Exposure to resources industry
  • Flexible working arrangements negotiable with job requirements
  • Supportive workplace culture
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing leave days
  • Cost of Living Discounts

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, be able to provide contactable references, complete a criminal record check and undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant.