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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | PROPERTY INDUSTRY MAY 2008 |
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Payroll Manager |
| Position Code: | 2210 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Managing the payroll function and staff associated with the processing of all manual and automated payments. |
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Reports To
Finance Manager or Senior Human Resources Manager. |
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Supervises
May supervise a payroll team of 2 to 10 staff. |
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Main Activities
Monitoring correctness, eligibility and timeliness of payments in terms of Awards, EBAs, Employment Contracts, organisational policies and other relevant legislation.
Overseeing and monitoring annual projects such as issue of performance payments.
Assisting in the design and implementation of enhancements to the organisation's payroll system and procedures.
Managing and supervising payroll staff including training and development and performance reviews.
Liaising with internal and external auditors.
Ensuring accurate preparation of workers' compensation returns, payroll tax returns and group tax reconciliation's.
Overseeing the efficient preparation of management reports based upon information within the payroll system.
Resolving/answering queries relating to payroll across the company.
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Key Skills
Knowledge of legislative requirements in respect of PAYG, FBT, payroll tax and EEO principles.
Sound understanding of Industrial Award/Enterprise Agreements, organisation's payroll system and salary grades.
Strong leadership ability, excellent communication and well developed interpersonal skills.
Tact, diplomacy and assertiveness in applying policy.
Sound knowledge of the organisation's human resource information system and computerised payroll system.
Numeric accuracy.
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Internal Contacts
Payroll Staff, Human Resources, IT Department. |
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External Contacts
Outsourced Payroll Services, Industry and Employer Organisations, relevant government departments such as the Department of Industrial Relations and Trade Union officials. |
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Typical Experience
Strong background in payroll, with at least 4 - 6 years relevant experience. May have tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting. |
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