Payroll Team Leader - Generous Compensation

The Company

COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 500 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states.  Colas Australia is part of the Colas Group which includes over 65,000 staff worldwide. 

The Role

We are currently seeking a Payroll Team Leader to join our close-knit team based in Winston Hills. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role is primarily responsible for the overall management of the Groups payroll function.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Payroll team (2 direct reports) with a focus on team culture & development 
• Subject matter expert on payroll matters
• Processing end to end payroll for weekly and monthly employee’s
• Review payroll prior to Finance approval for all cycles
• Delivery of all payroll compliance requirements
• Manage the team’s responsibility for all monthly and weekly payroll and any out of cycle pay runs
• Ensure all weekly and monthly internal reporting are processed in a timely matter
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met in regards to payroll related taxes, superannuation, LSL ,Q-Leave & other deductions
• Respond to employee’s payroll related queries in a prompt and efficient manner
• Lead any change management and communication with the business
• Steer the maintenance & enhancements of current systems 
• Other duties as directed by management

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 7 years payroll experience 
• Proven experience leading a small team is essential
• MicrOpay experience - highly regarded
• Ability to network & build collaborative relationships at all levels
• Be a team player with a passion for leadership 
• Understanding of Taxation Laws about PAYG, Payroll Tax, Superannuation & LSL
• Understanding of Awards, Letters of Appointment, Certified Agreements, IR Legislation
• A strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Intermediate Excel/Word skills

Culture & Benefits:

At COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with: 

• A competitive salary package
• Annual remuneration review
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Corporate fitness program + discounts on activewear, supplements, self-care products, healthy food + MORE!
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Life insurance & Health care benefits + Annual Flu Vaccinations 
• Employee recognition & assistance programs

Colas Australia Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Colas Australia Group will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

“Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply”

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone.

To view more: www.colas.com.au/job-vacancies/