Payroll Specialist

Job Title

Division (Weir ESCO, Weir Minerals, etc)

Location

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote/Shift

Purpose of Role: The Payroll Specialist will provide a range of transactional, administrative, financial and reporting functions within the Payroll Team and is accountable for the accurate and timely processing of payroll in accordance with the employment legislative framework as well as all company policies and procedures

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• End to end processing of selected weekly and/or monthly payrolls.
• On-going maintenance of payroll system as applicable.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries.
• Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime records.
• Interpreting awards/contracts in relation to overtime, shift penalties etc.
• Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory.
• Setting up new starters.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Processing increases and calculating back pays.
• Assisting in Payroll with month end consolidation.
• Assisting in Payroll with reconciliation and payment of payroll and group tax.
• Reconciling payroll related GL accounts.
• Calculating annual leave and LSL provisions/accruals.
• Compilation of workers compensation remuneration for premium calculation purposes.
• Compliance to external legislation as well as internal finance & HR policies and procedures.
• Ongoing maintenance and update of payroll procedures.
• Other duties as delegated from time to time.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum four 5 to 7 years of full function experience in payroll within a medium to large organisation (employees on payroll >400).
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems with 24/7 rostering.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and required processes ie. Income Tax and superannuation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict (often conflicting) deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Legislative and Award compliance – ability to interpret relevant awards, EAs and employment legislation.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.
• A committed and proactive attitude towards Environment, Health and Safety.
• A strong team player.
• Customer Service Focus
  
  

Language Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
  
  

Computer Skills:

• People works / ADP Payroll System Experience
  
  

Work Environment:

Manufacturing Industry payroll experience

• Minimum four 5 to 7 years of full function experience in payroll within a medium to large organisation (employees on payroll >400).
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems with 24/7 rostering.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and required processes ie. Income Tax and superannuation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict (often conflicting) deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Legislative and Award compliance – ability to interpret relevant awards, EAs and employment legislation.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.
• A committed and proactive attitude towards Environment, Health and Safety.
• A strong team player.
• Customer Service Focus
  
  

Language Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
  
  

Computer Skills:

• Workday/People works / ADP Payroll System Experience
  
  

Work Environment:

Manufacturing Industry payroll experience

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: (Where compensation on the job posting is required)

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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