Australian Payroll

APAC shift timing:

3:30 AM to 01:00 PM

In day light saving : 04:30 AM to 02:00 PM

🧾 Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing

  : Manage weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.

• Timesheet Management

  : Collect, verify, and approve employee timesheets, ensuring accurate recording of work hours and leave.

• PAYG Withholding

  : Calculate and remit PAYG tax in compliance with ATO guidelines, including Medicare and education loan deductions.

• Superannuation Contributions

  : Calculate and process superannuation payments, ensuring timely lodgment and compliance with statutory requirements.

• Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting

  : Lodge payroll data with the ATO through STP, including year-end reporting.

• Employee Records Maintenance

  : Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee details, salary information, and leave balances.

• Compliance and Auditing

  : Ensure compliance with Fair Work regulations, awards, and enterprise agreements; assist with audits and reconciliations.

• Employee Queries

  : Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing information on pay slips, tax declarations, and entitlements.

• Process Improvements

  : Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and implement best practices.

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience

  : Minimum of 3–5 years in payroll processing within the Australian context.

• Knowledge

  : Familiarity with Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG, superannuation, and STP requirements.

• Technical Proficiency

  : Experience with payroll software such as MYOB, Xero, or SAP; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Education

  : Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

• Attention to Detail

  : Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.

• Communication Skills

  : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and stakeholders.