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McDermott Senior Payroll Specialist in Perth, Australia
Company Overview:
People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.
Our ingenuity fuels daily life.Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Here, what you do matters.
Job Overview:
The Senior Payroll Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the payroll discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the payroll discipline. The Senior Payroll Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Payroll Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the payroll team and other related teams and ensures that they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the execution of Payroll activities assigned to the team, including the processing of payroll, employee and statutory payments, payroll-related accounting, reporting, and compliance
Oversee and update payroll documentation
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll disbursements
Ensure that all payroll activities adhere to relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Review and verify payroll data, conduct regular audits, and reconcile any discrepancies
Address and resolve complex payroll issues or discrepancies
Identify areas for process optimization and implement best practices to streamline payroll operations
Troubleshoot and recommend alternatives to resolve conflicts between business processes, business requirements, and standard system functionality
Lead or facilitate meetings as necessary
Payroll tax reconciliation
Liaise with and assist other departments as required
Prepare special payroll reports as needed
Perform testing as needed, particularly for tax updates
Assist all payroll processes as needed
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years experience with end-to-end payroll process knowledge
Experience in overseeing small teams of 3-5 members is preferable
Ability to multi-task, critical thinking ability
Ability to meet multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; team contributor, good communication skills -- verbal and written
Testing experience required
Ability to troubleshoot and recommend alternatives to resolve conflicts between business processes, business requirements, and standard system functionality
A demonstrated process improvement mindset and experience in driving process improvements
Strong attention to detail
Efficient time management capabilities
Effective communication skills and the ability to professionally interface with employees, management, and other regarding payroll inquiries
Ability to handle sensitive employee data with a high level of confidentiality
What you can expect from us.
Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including:
Competitive Salaries
Income Protection Insurance
Life insurance
14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
Robust Talent and Organization Development programs
Annual Retention and Bonus Schemes for eligible employees
Discounted gym membership
Education Assistance Program Flexible Work Arrangements
Salary sacrifice
Novated leasing options
Strong Health and Safety Culture
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program
Educational and leadership development opportunities
Great culture and friendly supportive team
At McDermott we are committed to driving and promoting a diverse and inclusive work culture where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and encourage applications from Diverse backgrounds, people with differing abilities and LGBTIQ+ community members.
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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.