Come and join one of the world's leading luxury travel brands
Abercrombie & Kent is the world's leading luxury travel business and has been a pioneer of experiential luxury travel since 1962. Founded as a luxury safari company in Africa, A&K; today employs more than 3000 staff in over 70 offices in more than 83 countries. The company specialises in private, tailor-made and flexible small group travel to every corner of the globe and has a wholly owned portfolio of cruise boats, luxury lodges, tented camps, hotels, and all-terrain vehicles.
As part of its global commitment, Abercrombie & Kent is committed to responsible and ethical tourism and through A&K; Philanthropy supports projects in the communities where its guests travel dedicated to positively impacting lives and livelihoods.
The role
Abercrombie & Kent (Aust) currently employs 130 permanent staff and up to 2000 casual staff (peak season), across both Australia & New Zealand.This position of Payroll Officer is an opportunity to join a small People & Culture team, responsible for accurate & timely delivery of end to end payroll support for all A&K; employees.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Management and processing monthly payroll for Australian and New Zealand permanent and casual staff
- Onboarding and maintenance of employee data in time & attendance and payroll systems
- Ensuring all timesheets are approved by relevant Managers in readiness for payroll processing
- Provide accurate and timely advice to employees on payroll matters, Superannuation, entitlements and company processes
- Calculation of all leave entitlements
- Review TIL & other allowances
- Maintain Quick Super data base
- Provide assistance with monitoring and responding to payroll queries by phone and email
- Prepare PIAWE Workcover calculations, PPL reconciliations and manage relevant queries
- Accurate and professional communication with third parties regarding Payroll queries
Other responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation and reconciliation of relevant EOM and EOY reporting for Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Workcover and other ad-hoc reporting
- Work with HR to complete WGEA reporting
- Regular maintenance and archiving of Payroll records
The successful applicant will have:
- Minimum 3 years Payroll experience in a similar role
- Experience with Access Micropay is essential
- Experience with Deputy Time & Attendance is desirable
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (VlookUp and Pivot Tables experience)
- Robust understanding of payroll processes and Award interpretation
- Understanding of accounting and financial principles and procedures is desirable.
- Prior experience with NZ employment laws would be highly valued
- Knowledge of the travel or tourism industry would be an advantage
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- System maintenance capabilities
- Prior experience with Workday would be advantageous
- The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced industry with high volume workload
- Team player with an enthusiastic approach to the job and ability to work cohesively in a diverse team.
- Accurate and thorough with meticulous attention to detail
- Reliable and able to work autonomously
Why work for A&K;? Our valued team of travel professionals across Australia and New Zealand each share a passion for making travel dreams a reality. These enthusiastic individuals come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
What you can expect with A&K;
- Flexible and inclusive workplace where staff are encouraged to expand their skill set, take on challenges and contribute positively to our collective team.
- Supportive environment that will make you proud to work for A&K;
- Investment in our staff with both in-house and external training opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work in the enviable CBD office location
- Opportunity to work from home as part of our hybrid working from home/office model
- Paid Parental leave and extra Wellbeing leave
- Monthly birthday celebrations and other team activities
- Staff discounts and Travel Benefit program
- An organisation that is mindful of the environment, conscious of waste and seeks to minimise our eco-footprint.
We're also a company that makes a difference. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has proudly supported local communities around the world for the past 40 years. For more details and to view the full visit our website https://www.abercrombiekent.com.au/careers/current-vacancies
If you meet the selection criteria and have appropriate work right, we would love to hear from you. To apply please send your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.