Payroll Specialist

NEC is a leading global software and solutions technology business with approximately 850 employees. With over 120 years of innovation globally and 50+ years here in Australia, NEC has helped future-proof organisations in a dynamic and fast changing business environment, driving growth and efficiencies through smart technology solutions, manage risk, solve workforce issues and help businesses improve their customer and employee experience. Working with government agencies and private enterprises, NEC streamlines and simplifies the complex technology requirements, working in areas including health, transport, construction, manufacturing, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement and many more.

To ensure our continued high level of service to the business we are now seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our high performing Payroll Team.

About the role

The primary focus of the Payroll Specialist is to provide end to end management and processing of fortnightly and monthly payroll and the provision of a high-quality comprehensive payroll service in a timely, accurate, cost effective and flexible manner to achieve business goals.

The position requires the incumbent to manage and be responsible for the provision of payroll services for any of the NEC Australia and New Zealand entities

Key Duties: 

• Preparation and processing of complex high-volume payrolls
• Administration of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems
• Payroll reporting and filing to meet internal and statutory obligations
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries

Experience and skills: 

• Strong Excel and numeracy skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong desire and interest to learn Payroll and HR administration knowledge and systems processes.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to plan, set priorities and meet tight deadlines with flexibility to alter priorities to meet changing demands
• Ability to interpret and understand award, agreements, contracts and relevant legislation
• Proven high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to confidentiality and understanding of Privacy Act Australia and New Zealand
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Come work with us:

At NEC, we foster an environment of energetic, motivated and passionate team members who take pride in creating their own successes. We take ownership of customer problems and are polite, friendly, patient and professional.

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements 
• Take time for yourself with bonus and wellness days, available after your first 6 months at NEC.
• Discounted Health Insurance options through corporate partners.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Up to 4 paid volunteer days per annum 
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrificing options (car leasing, superannuation etc.)
• Health and Wellbeing options and much more.

NEC is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of all ages, gender and abilities.