Global Payroll Assistant Manager

Position Value Proposition

Responsible for overseeing and/or processing of Group payroll and associated tasks. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages to team members, compliance with relevant regulations and company policies, and maintenance of payroll records. The Assistant Payroll Manager will also be involved in resolving payroll-related queries and discrepancies, collaborating with other departments, and implementing process improvements.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

Oversee and/or perform the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes, and processing payments.

Review and present payroll reports to GCF and CFO.

Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Compliance and Reporting

Stay up to date with relevant legislation and regulations governing payroll practices.

Prepare and submit payroll related reports to regulatory agencies as required.

Prepare periodic payroll reconciliations, journals and other payroll reports including but not limited to superannuation or pension, payroll tax, withholding tax and leave accruals.

Assist in audits and ensure all payroll records are accurate and accessible for audit purposes.

Team Member Support

Serve as a point of contact for team member payroll inquiries and provide timely and accurate responses.

Address payroll discrepancies and resolve issues in a professional and efficient manner.

System Management and Improvement

Maintain payroll systems and software, ensuring data integrity and security.

Report any system issues and coordinate with the payroll support/providers.

Support the Payroll Manager in implementing process improvements and best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Other Responsibilities

Comply and keep up to date with the behavior and business values and practices of with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Encourage a team-based work environment that leverages the expertise and knowledge of the team and nurtures a climate of collaboration, care, and trust.

Act in the best interest in accordance with Code of Conduct at all times.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

This position description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that a person in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company.

Core Competencies

Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws and compliance requirements.

Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Effectively manages change to work tasks and the work environment and assists others with adapting to change.

Demonstrates high level of integrity, trustworthiness and consistently honors ones commitments.

Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn and continuously improve on performance.

Able to work effectively in a small team, including sharing and transfer of knowledge within the team.

Able to consistently meet needs.

Work Experience

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Business, Human Resources or Accounting field.

At least 5 years experience working in Global Payroll role (Australia, New Zealand, US, UK and Canada

Experience in processing payroll on Payroll software solutions is an advantage.