Senior Payroll Specialist
Weir Minerals
Brisbane / Sydney
Hybrid


We are seeking an experienced payroll professional who prides themselves equally in collaborating effectively within a team but also operating autonomously. This is a contract opportunity based in either Brisbane or Sydney with a flexible hybrid arrangement available. The contract will be commencing in April 2025 and ending in April 2026 (with potential to extend).

The Senior Payroll Specialist provides a range of transactional, administrative, financial, and reporting functions within the 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 monthly and fortnightly payroll.

Reviewing payrolls.

Ongoing 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.

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:

Payroll experience within a medium to large organisation (>1000 employees in the payroll).

Experience in Preceda and with a Time & Attendance system (MyWorkplace would be desirable but not required).

Minimum of 10 years of experience within a similar role.

Solid understanding of payroll legislation and required processes (such as tax and superannuation).

Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills.

Legislative and Award compliance – ability to interpret relevant awards, EAs and employment legislation.

Sound organisational and time management skills.

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.


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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