Payroll Officer for a Transport Company in Australia (Home Based Part Time)

Client Information The Client is a well-established, family-operated transport company with over 70 years of industry experience. Built on a legacy of reliability and trust, the business has proudly served its community for generations, delivering safe and dependable transport solutions. With a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to grow while maintaining the values of a true family-run enterprise. Job Description • Process end-to-end weekly payroll, including collecting, calculating, entering, and cross-checking payroll data for all employees. • Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in the payroll system. • Complete employee onboarding checklists in Sage and UKG, ensuring contract terms are implemented and processed correctly across all systems. • Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and other earnings to ensure timely and accurate payments. • Update and maintain payroll records for employee contract variations, wage changes, and benefit information. • Complete all pre- and post-payroll checks each week before payment processing, including bank files and supporting documentation. • Use pre-payroll checklists to identify errors or discrepancies and liaise with managers or staff to implement any required corrections. Must Haves • Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Certificate IV in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large, high-volume payroll environment. • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and employment conditions. • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing and payroll systems such as Sage, UKG, or similar. • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality when handling payroll data. • Strong reconciliation, numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Able to work under pressure and meet demanding and competing deadlines. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong aptitude for process management and continuous improvement. Home Office Requirements Please only apply for this role if you have the following home office requirements: · Perfectly working headset and webcam · Stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps ~ 50 Mbps · Up to date computer system with a minimum of Windows 10 or later and macOS Monterey (12.0) or later · Quiet room with no distractions or background noises · A backup plan if the power goes out or if your internet connection becomes unstable during your shift Only applicants meeting the strict criteria above will be contacted. Connect With Us https://virtualcoworker.com.ph https://virtualcoworker.com/our-culture https://www.facebook.com/virtualcoworker https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-coworker