6 Payroll Compliance jobs in Australia

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**Process Quality Compliance Officer**
**Location - Sydney, Australia**
Start your career by making an impact and real connections with some of the most meaningful challenges around. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our performance culture comprised of diverse leaders, thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who are changing the future.
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As a Process Quality Compliance Officer, you will ensure Honeywell adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies by developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance systems and procedures. Your expertise will help drive compliance initiatives and foster a culture of quality across major projects.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Quality Management Systems: Oversee and enhance the overall quality management system, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with objectives.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions as necessary.
+ Compliance Oversight: Monitor and ensure the organization's operational processes, policies, and procedures align with government legislation, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
+ Policy & Procedure Management: Draft, review, and update internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance frameworks to ensure they remain current and effective.
+ Internal Audits & Risk Assessment: Conduct regular internal audits to identify non-compliance, assess risks, and develop action plans to address gaps.
+ Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on compliance-related data, such as incidents and complaints, to track performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a liaison between departments, senior management, and external bodies to facilitate communication and coordinate compliance efforts.
+ Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance quality assurance methods, and improve overall business efficiency.
+ Identify training needs and organize training interventions to lead best practice delivery of services to ensure quality standards are met
**YOU MUST HAVE**
+ Rail Industry Worker accreditation
+ Bachelors degree in Quality Management, Engineering or a related field.
+ Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality compliance or related roles.
+ Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
+ Proficiency in quality assurance methodologies and tools.
+ Experience with audit processes and compliance assessments. Experience with stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
+ Previous exposure to a site based, construction environment
+ Experience in large-scale rail projects or similar infrastructure projects preferred
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+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Intermediate to Advanced computer skills
+ Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with data interpretation and reporting are valuable.
+ Self-starting, able to work with a minimum of supervision
+ Able to develop extensive product knowledge in formal training, and in "on the job" environments, working with latest Honeywell technology
+ Able to work cooperatively and provide technical direction in a team environment
+ Commitment to customer satisfaction
+ Self-motivated
+ The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Fresenius Medical Care is known worldwide for our strong service culture, our commitment to patient outcomes and our outstanding clinical and product capabilities.
Our people work with us because the work is engaging, we make a difference to people's lives and we have authentic leaders who truly care. As a company, we aim to not only achieve our quality targets, but exceed them. We are driven by continuous improvement; strategic growth and we build on our successes year on year. We strive for clinical excellence and we are proud to impact the lives of our patients and their caregivers in the way that we do.
+ Stepping up in the absence of the Group Payroll manager for escalations and management.
+ Oversee the preparation and processing of the Fortnightly and Monthly payroll. Including verification of leave, terminations and award conditions
+ Calculation of staff leave entitlements, including long service leave, as required.
+ Prepare and process employee superannuation payment and remittance.
+ Maintain associated personnel and payroll records.
+ Interpretation and application of awards and enterprise agreement.
+ Preparation of all State and Federal tax obligations including PAYG tax, Payroll tax and Superannuation Guarantee contributions
+ Reconciliation of all payroll processes.
+ End of financial year payroll processing. Including the balancing and production of payment summaries through STP
+ Resolving payroll enquiries in a professional manner by employees and from third parties
+ Assist with the implementation of Preceda and all inputs into the systems, including review of pay rules, compliance with enterprise agreements and awards.
+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes ensuring services meet professional and industry standards
+ Other duties as directed by the GPM
+ Stepping up in the absence of the Group Payroll manager for escalations and management.
**_We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability._**
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**Job Overview:**
The Principal Payroll Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex payroll-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Payroll Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of payroll. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in payroll and broad knowledge of the payroll discipline within the finance/HR function. It is essential that the candidate must have experience in running offshore payroll.
Reporting to the Director Human Resources, the role will lead payroll processing for our Australian onshore employees (approx 350) and offshore staff (approx 170). It will include inputting offshore wage types and activity codes relating to Enterprise Agreements, requiring a high level of accuracy and efficiency. There may be a requirement to work additional hours during payroll processing with time off in lieu available. Flexibility will be offered, with the ability to work up to two days from home.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Execute payroll activities assigned to the team
+ Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll disbursements
+ Review and approve monthly payroll register to determine accuracy, ensure that all additions and deletions have been recorded, and maintain data for payroll bank envelope file
+ Provide guidance and support for more junior Payroll Specialists to ensure the successful execution of payroll tasks
+ Stay up to date on relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and industry best practices to ensure that all payroll activities comply with legal requirements
+ Handle and resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and escalations, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
+ Conduct audits regularly and reconcile payroll data to maintain data integrity and accuracy
+ Assisting in STP finalisation.
+ Inputting of new hires into the Payroll system
+ Application and a strong understanding of Enterprise Agreements.
+ Administration of superannuation, payroll tax, child support, workers compensation and annual payroll related insurances.
+ Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency
+ Lead contact with HR to participate in Payroll Strategy development
+ Participate in all training and testing cycles
+ Help build test cases and responsible for validating test results
+ Help drive engagement with Payroll teams to get their feedback and ensure accurate interface design development
+ Act as a change agent for new processes and procedures within the Finance Team
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Equivalent preferable but not essential
+ Minimum 10 years of payroll experience preferably within Australia
+ Knowledge of Kronos and SAP essential
+ Experience in working with HR on process improvements projects
+ Working knowledge of company policies and procedures related to Payroll
+ Ability to be responsible for changes and improvements to the payroll process
+ Familiar with timekeeping systems and interfaces between Timekeeping, Payroll, and General Ledger posting of payroll
+ Experience in supervising a team of 5 or more team members
+ Troubleshoot and resolve offshore payroll discrepancies quickly and effectively
+ Efficient time management capabilities
+ Effective communication skills and the ability to professionally interface with employees, management, and others regarding payroll inquiries
+ Strong analytical and presentation skills
+ Able to handle sensitive employee data with a high level of confidentiality
**What you can expect from us.**
Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including -
+ Competitive Salaries
+ 9 Day Fortnight - every second Friday off
+ Income Protection Insurance
+ Life insurance
+ 14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
+ Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
+ Robust Talent and Organisation Development programs
+ Annual Retention and Bonus Schemes for eligible employees
+ Discounted gym membership
+ Education Assistance Program
+ Flexible Work Arrangements
+ Salary sacrifice
+ Novated leasing options
+ Strong Health and Safety Culture
+ Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program
+ Educational and leadership development opportunities
+ Great culture and friendly supportive team
+ Private Health Insurance Subsidy of $2500 per annum
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**About the Role**
Cognizant Australia is seeking an International Payroll SME to oversee payroll processing and related financial activities for Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. This role involves primarily managing end to end core payroll processing, payroll and benefits related general ledger monthly closing, periodic reporting, and statutory filings. The International Payroll SME will lead semi-monthly/monthly payroll processing, closing, and the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance internal controls and efficiency. This position requires extensive experience in corporate payroll functions, a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, and exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Payroll Management:** Complete the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly/monthly payrolls using internal (Workday) and third-party payroll platforms, ensuring compliance with the requirements of all the applicable taxing jurisdictions and governmental entities. Review payroll reports ensuring accuracy in net pay, tax, and employer contributions
+ **Statutory compliances:** Hands on experience in Australian Payroll taxes, FBT, STP filings, Employee Share Scheme, PAYG, knowledge about modern award categorization and its impact on HR and Payroll policies. In addition, hands on experience on New Zealand compliances namely Kiwisaver etc. is required.
+ **Financial Reporting:** Ensure the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of books and records, monthly closing financial reports, and tax filings.
+ **Bonus Payroll Processing:** Process quarterly and annual bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and sign-on bonus payouts.
+ **Tax Compliance:** Oversee the calculation, withholding, depositing, and reporting of payroll taxes, ensuring all statutory and tax filings are completed in a timely manner.
+ **General Ledger:** Process journal entries in Financial Systems (internal applications, including Workday ) to recognize payroll liabilities on an accrual basis and reconcile general ledger payroll account balances.
+ **Audit Preparation:** Prepare audit and annual reporting schedules, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with Internal audit to maintain SLA's and process controls.
+ **Process Improvement:** Lead payroll projects focused on process improvements and system enhancements.
+ **Stakeholder Management:** Coordinate with HRSS, HR, Legal, IT, Controllership and external payroll vendors for payroll data validations and approvals
+ **Issue Resolution:** Research and resolve complex payroll issues and manage employee L2 /L3 queries through Payroll Helpdesk
+ **HR Support:** Provide support to People Services for HR initiatives, including benefits administration, compliance, and special projects.
**Qualifications**
+ **Education:** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent required.
+ **Experience:** 8+ years of experience in payroll operations across APAC, preferably ANZ & Philippines
+ Proficiency in ERP systems: Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft, ADP.
+ **Skills:**
+ Superior customer service abilities.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
+ Experience in transitioning payroll systems and enhancing internal controls
+ Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
+ Flexibility, multitasking capability, and adherence to deadlines.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
**The Position**
The Payroll, Time & Benefits (PTB) Team focuses on payroll, benefits, absence management, customer service and advisory support to employees, manager and business partners ensuring end-to-end process completion in line with customer focused principles to ensure the Roche People Practices work for the business.
As a **Senior PTB Specialist** , you are responsible for executing HR system data maintenance and administrative activities in a timely and accurate manner, in support of P&C business processes in the area of payroll, tax, social insurance, time, and several local and global benefits. etc. You are also contributing to the continuous improvement of the P&C People Support Solutions delivery through analysis of the interactions and collaboration with other P&C functions within and outside of P&C People Support Solutions. You need a broad understanding across local HR processes and tools, as well as local and global downstream impacts on employee lifecycle management, finance, procurement, IT, etc. This is coupled with strong customer focus, communication skills and solution orientation.
**What you will be working on:**
Yoiur key responsibilities include but not limited to:
_Service Delivery_
+ Managing, processing and reconciling mass upload files for all pay frequencies
+ Providing customer service on pay, time and benefits related activities
+ Executing system data maintenance and administrative activities in the area of payroll, tax, social insurance, time, several local and global benefits administration, etc.
+ Monitoring data flows to/from Workday to Vendor for accuracy
+ Ensuring regulatory compliance in line with the countries, customers, and regulations
+ Ensuring operations according to defined KPIs
_Cross-Functional Collaboration_
+ Building relationships with HR colleagues and peers within the region and globally to ensure the Shared Services offer consistent and effective services to our customers
+ Developing and managing key stakeholder relationships and communications
_Outputs & Deliverables_
+ Contributing to the improvement of the performance of Shared Services team
+ Reaching high customer satisfaction through consistent, high quality delivery and application of customer care principles
+ Support country non-PTB activities upon the business needs if applicable
**Who you are:**
You are a qualified Payroll, Compensation and Benefit professional with a customer centric mindset. In this role you will be working within a team focusing on customer groups across various functions and levels within the organization. You have:
+ Degree/diploma in HR/Accounting/business related field
+ 5+ years or equivalent experience in Payroll, Compensation and Benefit, in a shared service center environment preferably.
+ In-depth knowledge of relevant employment laws, regulations and requirements with strong understanding of the Australian taxation system (e.g. PAYG, FBT, payroll tax). Having New Zealand payroll processing experience is a plus
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving (incl. active listening, critical thinking, process improvements) skills
+ Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
+ Advanced Excel skills (pivot table, v-lookup, etc.)
+ A growth mindset to thrive in an ambiguous, matrix and changing environment working across borders
+ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment and navigate complex HR data structure
This role is only open to candidates that have **full eligibility to live and work in Australia** that will require **regular visits to our offices in Barangaroo, North Ryde and Pemulway (Warehouse).**
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.
**What we offer**
Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.
Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients. Our work gives people more time to be with the ones they love. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Metabolic, Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and Ophthalmology.
We care about you - as a whole person. That's why we place your individual health, and professional growth at the very heart of what we do. Your well-being is one of our top priority, because when you're thriving, we all succeed. We offer access to mental health awareness and wellness initiatives that cater to your unique needs - because we understand that well-being is personal.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances or workplace adjustment that may require consideration.
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**