Payroll Officer (Employment Hero/Australian Client)

About Brainbox

Brainbox is a unique BPO that focuses not only on delivering excellent service but also on fostering an amazing culture. Rooted in our core value of 'Always Be Kind', we prioritise kindness in every policy, decision, and action. Our Philippines management team is composed entirely of Filipinos, and we provide unlimited training and HMO benefits from day one to help our people grow and become their best selves.

The Role

We are looking for a Payroll Officer who will manage end-to-end Australian payroll in Employment Hero for our client. You will set up and configure Employment Hero, run accurate and compliant pay cycles, and support the wider finance function with accounts and reconciliation work.

Our client is an Australian-based business looking to strengthen its finance team with a dedicated payroll and finance support professional.

Key Duties

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll for Australian employees in Employment Hero.
• Interpret and apply Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and National Employment Standards, including penalty rates, overtime, allowances and leave loading.
• Calculate and process leave accruals, terminations and final pays.
• Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports and complete end of financial year finalisation.
• Process superannuation contributions and meet Super Guarantee obligations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including tax file declarations, super choice, bank details and pay rates.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll to the general ledger.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll queries promptly and professionally.

Employment Hero Setup and Administration

• Set up and configure Employment Hero, including company settings, pay schedules, pay categories, leave policies and award or pay condition rules.
• Migrate employee and payroll data from existing systems and run parallel payrolls to validate results.
• Map payroll to the chart of accounts and set up integrations with accounting software such as Xero or MYOB.
• Configure employee self-service, onboarding workflows, timesheets and approval chains.
• Document payroll processes and system settings, and guide users on how to use the platform.

Finance Support (as needed)

• Process accounts payable, including supplier invoices, payment runs and expense claims.
• Support accounts receivable, including invoicing and debtor follow-up.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, BAS preparation and payroll tax and workers' compensation reporting.
• Prepare finance and payroll reports as required.

Essential

• At least 2 years of experience processing Australian payroll.
• Hands-on experience using Employment Hero for payroll.
• Working knowledge of Modern Awards, STP, superannuation and leave entitlements.
• Experience with Australian accounting software such as Xero or MYOB.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Able to speak and write in English proficiently.
• Keen attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Organised, able to meet fixed payroll deadlines, and comfortable working independently.

Preferred

• Experience implementing or setting up Employment Hero for a new business.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related qualification.

Perks

• Attractive and competitive salary
• Tenure-based and Performance-based incentives
• Paid time off
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• Engagement and Recognition programs
• HMO on day 1
• Work-life balance with a 37.5h week and free weekends
• International career growth and clients
• Opportunities to travel abroad
• Modern air-conditioned offices, located along MacArthur Highway (easy public transportation access), near residences, malls, and restaurants
• Fun and inclusive working environment and great working culture
• Dedicated local support with local Management, HR, onboarding, payroll, and ICT
• Access to unlimited training and micro-competencies to advance your skills

This role is subject to a number of skills and possible online practical tests.

This position is an onsite role at our Pampanga office. Candidate must be willing to work on-site.