Payroll Officer

An exciting opportunity to join our growing Payroll team in Southbank, with WFH flexibility.
Are you ready to take the next step in your Payroll career with an exciting, fast-growing company? This is your chance to join an established and supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, grow your skills, and build a rewarding career. Located in the vibrant Southbank precinct, our office is just steps away from public transport, making your daily commute a breeze!
  
Flexible working from home days will also be available once the training period is complete.
  
The Role
  
As a key member of a small but friendly payroll team, liaising closely with HR, you'll work directly with the Group Payroll Manager to process weekly and monthly payrolls for 500+ staff working across two Awards and across Australia. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll for our employees. Our payroll function is well established, with process documents and ongoing training and support provided.
  
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Manage the Payroll inbox and ensure all payroll queries are actioned promptly, providing the highest level of customer service
  • Set up new employees within our payroll systems
  • Maintain payroll and employee records
  • Weekly and monthly payroll processing including review to ensure compliance and completeness
  • Prepare regular management reporting
  • Champion our time and attendance system, assisting our Employees and Managers to resolve queries and trouble shoot issues
  • Assist with special HR & Payroll projects from time to time
This is a full-time position with standard office hours 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
  
What are we looking for?
  
Our ideal candidate will have some payroll experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in an Accounts or Finance role, excellent communication skills, and a genuine love for customer service.
   
To really stand out, the following will also be highly regarded:
  • Impeccable attention to detail and accurate data entry
  • A passion for working with numbers and a desire to develop further payroll skills
  • Intermediate Excel skills (including pivot tables and look up functions)
  • Experience using Time & Attendance Systems
  • Knowledge of Modern Awards
Why You’ll Love It Here:
  
As a growing company, we’re committed to supporting your career development every step of the way. You’ll receive ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities that will help you develop your payroll career. We also offer flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home once your training period is complete, giving you a great work-life balance. You'll be part of a supportive team, working alongside experienced professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and help you reach your full potential. With our continued growth, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your career within the company.
  
Who Are We?

The Seaway Group of Companies is an Australian owned Shipping Agency & Logistics Company with over 500 staff in offices across Australia, New Zealand and China.

We specialise in all areas of supply chain management including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road/Rail Transport, Dry/Cold Warehousing and all forms of cargo. In addition, we are agents for first class principals Höegh Autoliners, TS Lines and Marfret.

At SEAWAY, we are focused on providing pathways for success through active management and we pride ourselves on being a welcome, friendly and supportive organisation.
  
HOW TO APPLY

All applications must include a resume and cover letter and can be sent to jobs@seaway.com.au. 
  
Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving an application. Please note as part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to participate in a police check.
  
No agencies please.