EMPLOYMENT

Custom TES Australia Header here We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating intelligent online products and services to make the greatest difference in education. We’re looking for a talented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our expanding Finance team. You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently managing the payroll process for approximately 180 employees, ensuring they receive the correct wages and deductions on time and in accordance with strong governance practices. The role also requires compliance with all relevant legal requirements, company policies, and state-based regulations. You will work closely with the rest of the AU Finance team and the People and Culture team. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare monthly and adhoc end to end pay runs as required, with a strong emphasis on governance. Calculate and prepare new starters and termination pays in accordance with policy Ensure leave requests are appropriately submitted and approved. Provide information to employees/managers about payroll matters. Manage the reconciliation of payroll, superannuation payments, bonuses and authorised payroll deductions. Prepare and manage the year end ATO and state revenue requirements. Process payroll tax, reporting and payment for all Australian states. Manage and ensure compliance with all workers compensation insurance requirements in all states. Ensure employee expense claims (including mileage) are recorded accurately and in line with internal policies. Prepare end of month reporting and post payroll related accounting entries into Netsuite. Provide monthly analysis of variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts. Assist with year-end reporting and administration and work with external auditors. Perform any other adhoc duties as required. What are we looking for? Minimum 5 years' experience in Payroll Administration in a medium-sized organization Sound Knowledge of Australian employment legislative and statutory requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Intermediate to advanced Microsoft excel and word skills Proven ethics and the ability to treat documents with confidentiality An ability to build strong relationships and effectively liaise with all levels of staff High level of accuracy and attention to detail Process evaluation and improvement Strong knowledge of Commonwealth and State based payroll legislation Pro-active and goal orientated approach and be a positive team player Time and priority management Experience and proficiency in using Dayforce (preferable not essential) Experience and proficiency in using Netsuite (preferable not essential) Being part of the Tes team will offer you a rewarding experience including: Flexibility and hybrid working environment for work-life balance Extra week annual leave – that's 26 days/year to enjoy Personal and professional development opportunities with learning allowances Working with a friendly and supportive team where our colleagues care as much as we do Enhanced Paid Parental Leave Retail/local area shopping discounts program State of the art city centre offices EAP (Employee assistance programme) Monthly Tes Social events Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu This role is based working from our Hawthorne, VIC / Osborne Park, WA office. It’s a hybrid position - working 3 days from the office and 2 days from home. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact on the company as well as the education industry and believe you have the enthusiasm and skills to be successful in this role, we invite you to join us at Tes. About the application process: If your application is progressed, our friendly HR team will reach out for an initial phone call, followed by a first and second round interview. Custom TES Australia footer here