Job Description

Job Description Payroll Officer – 12 Month Contract n

West Perth | 12-Month Contract | ???? ASAP Start | $94.000 + Super | One day work from home.

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An exciting opportunity has become available with a globally recognised Tier 1 mining company in West Perth.

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Working within Finance Systems and Operations, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the organisation's fortnightly payroll using SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) .

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This is more than a traditional payroll processing role. You will be involved in first-pass payroll checks, reconciliations, reporting and system testing, while also having the opportunity to identify and contribute to improvements in payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities n

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Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll in SAP ECP, including pay smoothing, salary sacrifice and standard termination payments.

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Set up new employees, including TFNs, tax declarations and superannuation.

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Prepare fortnightly EFT requisitions and submit for approval.

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Prepare payroll variance reports and complete first-pass reviews against previous pay runs.

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Reconcile net pay to bank files.

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Support STP, superannuation and payroll tax reconciliations .

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Respond to payroll queries from employees and leaders within agreed service timeframes.

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Liaise with the People Support Centre regarding appointments, terminations and payroll changes.

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Participate in user acceptance testing for payroll system changes.

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Maintain and update payroll procedures.

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Identify opportunities to streamline,



simplify or automate payroll processes.

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About You n

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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Proven experience processing payroll within a complex employment environment , including allowances, deductions, rosters and bonuses.

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Experience managing high-volume, high-transaction payrolls .

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Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or a comparable enterprise payroll system.

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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance, including:

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Fair Work Act

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National Employment Standards

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Modern Awards

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PAYG

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Superannuation

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Single Touch Payroll (STP)

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Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with existing formulas and Pivot Tables.

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Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on numerical accuracy and data integrity.

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Strong communication skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to employees and managers.

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A high level of discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive employee information.

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Desirable Experience n

It would be advantageous if you have:

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Payroll experience within mining, resources or another rostered/FIFO workforce environment .

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A Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent payroll experience.

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Experience with payroll system testing, process improvement or automation.

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If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next chance and enjoy working in a role where you can contribute beyond the day-to-day processing, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Payroll Officer (Perth)
🏢 Professional Search Group
📍 Perth