Payroll Specialist
Job No:
CFL378
Location:
Brisbane, Queensland
About Collins Foods Limited
Collins Foods is an ASX200-listed entity proudly employing over 17,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World’s Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.
Why work for Collins Foods?
Our mission at Collins is Restaurants Done Better. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive remuneration
- Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year . That's a 4 day working week every 4 weeks
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.
- Autonomy and independence to create your own success
- Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026
About the Role
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join our team and support our payroll operations. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with the Senior Payroll Manager to optimise and automate payroll systems and processes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
You will also take ownership of the following key duties and responsibilities:
- Review and where required update payroll processes to ensure we are compliant with national and state-based legislation and regulations.
- Ensure our payroll and time in attendance systems are aligned with relevant industrial instruments, payroll tax, superannuation, and leave.
- Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Collins’ wage compliance payroll reporting.
- Regularly review payroll controls and implement improvements as required.
- Develop testing processes to support the testing of new releases for Collins’ payroll and time in attendance systems.
- Test the new releases for Collins’ payroll systems and implement necessary changes.
- Create and maintain a calendar of key payroll dates including an effective reminder system.
- Maintain the Payroll Issues Log to ensure resolution of matters in a timely manner.
- Catalogue and maintain existing payroll exception and package reports and create new reports using Preceda Extractor, Crystal or Power BUI.
- Manage system bugs / defects and enhancements with internal stakeholders or directly with external vendors as required; and
- Assist in determining payroll systems are fit for purpose and facilitate high standards of compliance.
About You
Ideally you will possess qualifications in Payroll (TAPS or APA) or Human Resources, and/or proven experience in Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation in a high-volume payroll processing environment (5,000+ employees). Experience with payroll and time in attendance configuration and testing is also highly regarded.
As the Payroll Specialist you will also bring to the role the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- An ability to analyse and interpret payroll data and provide trend analysis.
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Solutions focused with a natural persuasion to deliver strong customer service.
- Strong business acumen.
- Advanced MS Office skills and
- Experience with payroll report writing using Crystal is highly desirable.
If you are looking for more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3352 0810 or recruitment@collinsfoods.com.
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Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.
CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.