Payroll Administrator

About the Role

Ventia’s Shared Services team are seeking a vigilant and accurate Payroll Administrator to join their team in the Perth CBD office.

About you
Reporting directly into the Payroll Supervisor you are responsible for processing high volume processing time attendance and payroll records in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policy and legislative requirements and in accordance with Australian Taxation Office and Fair Work Ombudsman.

Duties include data collection, verification, importation into systems and validation of the data. For that reason, this role is highly transactional and repetitive. In addition, you will be managing and responding to payroll queries, liaising with the site team on a regular basis and providing general support to the broader team.

Key duties, but not limited to

• Process payroll each pay cycle, including management and tracking of central mailbox
• Payroll administration, reporting & managing and resolving payroll queries
• Collecting, calculating and entering data to maintain and update payroll information
• Ensure all payroll input and maintenance is accurate and the appropriate authorisation is in place
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records
• Manage payroll queries in a timely and efficient manner and resolve within agreed service level timeframes
• Timely management of recovery of overpayments for active and terminated employees
• Ensure compliance with relevant state and federal legislation, EBAs and employee contracts

Skills & experience

• Sound experience in payroll processing and ablility to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Computer literate with strong skills in Excel, Word and Email, prior experience with SAP will be highly regarded
• High level of attention to detail, initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise and demonstrate excellent organisational & time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills with focus to increase customer satisfaction through implementation of higher value standards
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently both written and verbal communication
• Flexible attitude to work additional hours to meet payroll deadlines and demand

Benefits

Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter.

In addition, you will find a stimulating and rewarding working environment where we take our peoples careers seriously and help them to learn and grow.

This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position with consideration of flexible working requirements.

About the company

Ventia is one of Australasia’s largest dedicated infrastructure service providers, Ventia is a new and dynamic organisation with a rich history. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it’s what unites and excites us.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

How to apply

No matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for the job that’s right for you. We are keen to increase diversity across our business, so our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work. Our current focus is on employing more women at all levels of our organisation.

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