Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Req Number:  115500
Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Air & Sea is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Senior Payroll Specialist in AUS - Alexandria, Bourke Road 

The role is to support the people services strategy for Australia and New Zealand through the accurate, timely and efficient processing of end-to-end payroll, payroll reporting, process review and improvement and employee data management. 

Your typical day at DSV:

• Accurately and timely process end-to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls in Australia and New Zealand in accordance with applicable Employee Agreements, Modern Awards and local regulations


• Preparation of all ad-hoc/manual payments outside of standard pay runs including but not limited to terminations, commissions, bonuses, parental leave and workers compensation


• Accurately and timely process termination payments in accordance with company policies and local regulations


• Accurately and timely process month end and year end processes including but not limited to journals, payroll tax processing, lodgement and reconciliation, reporting and third-party payments


• Provide Workers Comp PIAWE information as required, ensure reconciliation is regularly performed and compile information to assist with the annual Workers Compensation renewals for the relevant state


• Efficient management of payroll analytical reporting requirements to stakeholders across the business by compiling complex analytical reports relating to headcount, leave history and liability, payroll cost, compensation data and other relevant reports as required e.g.: WGEA


• Collaborate with the P&O team and other key stakeholders to determine HRIS and payroll system needs, and to identify system improvements and enhancements


• Manage the payroll inbox and provide excellent customer service to employees at all levels by professionally and timely responding to payroll queries


• Uphold a professional attitude and approach to handling sensitive and confidential information


• Additional reasonable tasks as directed by your manager

About you:

• Robust experience in a high-volume payroll administrative role


• Experience with iChris


• Proficiency in understanding Modern Awards and Employee Agreements


• Expertise in understanding termination and redundancy rules


• Strong understanding of employment and tax legislation relevant to payroll


• Advanced use of Excel including complex formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot tables etc


• Demonstrated experience in payroll systems and technology leading to process improvement and recommendations


• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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