Payroll Officer

About BuswaysBusways is the largest wholly Australian-owned bus operator, providing services across NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast, and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South. Over the past 80 years we have developed a passionate and engaging brand in the transport sector and are one of the most well-known bus passenger transport operators in our operating regions.With a team of more than 2,600 people, committed to transporting over 26 million passengers each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure the customer’s journey is as seamless as possible.Join Busways and you’ll become part of an exciting future of public transport, with on-demand services, zero-emission technology, and growing regions you’ll get to experience new and exciting transport innovations that lie ahead.The OpportunityOur Payroll team are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team. Your extensive end to end payroll experience will ensure that our team continues to excel in providing efficient and accurate payroll services to our staff, who are distributed across multiple locations within NSW and SA.Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor this role is based at our National Support Office in Pymble. This role will need to assist the team in running all aspects of weekly and fortnightly payroll for 3000 staff.Responsibilities will include:Work with the team to complete the timely and accurate payment of all pay runsUnderstand the end-to-end payroll process and escalate ideas to maintain payroll system integrityAppreciate the internal controls and security requirements in placeInterpret and adhere to industry Enterprise Agreements, awards and NESPay calculations, redundancy estimates and other calculations to ensure accuracyATO and third-party payments and resolve issues as they ariseUse Greentree payroll moduleSolid understanding of how payroll transactions are reflected in the accounting systemAssist to run payroll reports for multiple stakeholders, and develop reportsAbout youIn addition to excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to participate in a collaborative team environment, the successful applicant will have:Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a payroll role, accounting or payroll qualification, extensive relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingDemonstrated problem-solving skills, the capacity to successfully deliver high quality outcomes and meet deadlinesAbility to interpret and adhere to industry Enterprise Agreements, awards and NESAbility to calculate pay calculations, redundancy estimates and other calculations to ensure accuracy.Solid understanding of how payroll transactions are reflected in the accounting systemProficient computer skills, particularly with MS Office and intermediate to advanced excel skillsKnowledge of the Greentree payroll module highly regardedAustralian citizenship or permanent residencyGreat work environmentWe care about our people and encourage employees to learn and develop, as well as offering great employee benefits including:Fitness Passport, a great scheme allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one competitive membership fee Employee Assistance Program by Telus Health, giving you and your family access to an independent organisation that provides a broad range of personal support servicesOffice Lunch Club, providing access to discounted meals at workModern office environment, including large communal kitchen and outdoor lunch space, coffee machine, free fruit and periodic company lunchesFlexible work times around core office hours, and option to work from home two days a weekApply now:If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your skills and experience in relation to the role, duties and required skill-set. Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received so if this position is for you, apply today!Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity.No agency applications please. AUD Pymble 2073