End-to-End Australian Payroll Supporting Essential Community Care
Payroll excellence begins with getting every detail right before a pay run starts. The Senior AU Payroll Officer plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant end-to-end Australian payroll by reviewing Time & Attendance data, validating timesheets, interpreting Australian Modern Awards, and resolving payroll discrepancies before every pay run. Build a long-term global career with Emapta, where Top 1% talent enjoys a Top 1% employee experience.
Snapshot
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Setup: Onsite, Makati
Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
Benefits
- Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
- Competitive Salary Package with Sign-on Bonus
- Day Shift schedule
- Fixed weekends off
- Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of proven end-to-end Australian payroll experience, including Time & Attendance (T&A), timesheet validation, payroll processing, reconciliation, compliance, and post-payroll activities
- Hands-on experience reviewing raw timesheets, validating attendance data, investigating discrepancies, and resolving scheduled versus actual hours worked before payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including STP, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, WorkCover, payroll compliance, and Modern Awards (penalty rates, overtime, allowances, shift loadings, and award interpretation)
- Experience using MYOB or similar Australian payroll systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills; Salesforce experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate payroll exceptions and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support employees, managers, and stakeholders on payroll matters
Personal Attributes
- Takes ownership of payroll accuracy from timesheet validation to final processing
- Analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and dependable under competing payroll deadlines
- Collaborative, customer-focused, and professional communicator across all levels
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous process improvement and payroll compliance
Responsibilities
- Review and validate Time & Attendance records before managing end-to-end weekly Australian payroll, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Review and interpret Australian Modern Awards to correctly apply employee classifications, remuneration, penalty rates, overtime, and allowances
- Administer the online Time & Attendance system and employee self-service platform
- Prepare payroll reports, including weekly margin, superannuation reconciliations, and other payroll-related reporting
- Maintain accurate payroll records, databases, including WorkCover, Payroll Tax, WIC codes, Portable Long Service Leave, and employee information
- Prepare and upload Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions while ensuring payroll system integrity and recordkeeping compliance
- Respond to payroll enquiries and provide timely support through the payroll mailbox
- Monitor Australian payroll legislation and regulatory changes to maintain ongoing compliance
- Support payroll projects, reporting, system testing, process improvements, and payroll administration, including invoicing support, in collaboration with payroll and finance leaders
About the Client
Our client has been a trusted provider of workforce, care, and community support solutions across Australia for over three decades. Offering a comprehensive range of services-including aged care, disability support, allied health, and workforce management-they have earned a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and people-focused delivery. With a commitment to safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces, our client continues to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals, communities, and organizations through high-quality service and industry-leading expertise.
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