Description:
Downer is looking for Compliance Specialist - BSC Payroll.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Payroll Compliance Lead, this role is responsible for the review of standard payroll operating functions to identify and address any flaws in the overall process and to apply a quality control framework around key functions in payroll and will also be responsible for
- Establishing minimum checking requirements for payroll officers, seniors and managers to check the payroll end to end process
- Maintain & control the integrity of payroll data in relation to compliance changes, payroll legislation, internal policy, and contracts of employment
- Subject Expert Matter on payroll related legislation
- Using payroll knowledge and Downer practices, apply quality checking of payroll output data before it is distributed to customers. This will require hands on checking within the payroll end to end process
- Developing and perform standard reporting queries in the relevant payroll software or in Excel to identify inconsistencies in Masterfile data, missing data and other integrity problems in payroll functions.
- Managing set of metrics on payroll errors and accuracy with the Payroll Team Leaders
- Sign off level for individual leave audits and certain payroll practices or as directed by the SDM
- Adhering to all Downer policies, procedures and standards
ABOUT YOU
- Quality Assurance/Compliance background (preferred but not essential)
- LEAN process improvement knowledge (preferred but not essential)
- 8+ years working in Payroll roles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to write documentation for payroll team to use
- Demonstrated Problem Solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to show strong initiative and creativity
- Intermediate Excel skills (macro experience not applicable)
- Extensive experience in payroll processing
- Extensive experience in applying legislative payroll requirements centred around EBA/Award management, tax and employment law.
- Ability to adapt quickly to the environment in the Business Services Centre and provide professional support to the payroll team
- Previous experience working in a Shared Services environment will be highly regarded