7-8 month fixed term contract covering for maternity leave. Deloitte Australia's 2022 Best Managed Companies award Fun, Vibrant & Collaborative work culture ASAP start - Flexible work location. The company AC3 is an Australian owned Multi-Cloud Solutions Provider with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, servicing over 50% of the NSW Government and 1,200 customers in Australia & NZ. We specialise in Cloud & infrastructure, Cyber security and Software & data integration and count 450 employees and contractors across Australia & New-Zealand. The Position This opportunity is an initial 7-8 month fixed-term contract covering for maternity leave. As a Senior Payroll Officer you will own the entire payroll function end-to-end and ensure people are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities: Manage payroll & pay our people (perm, temp & contract) including standard inclusions, variable inclusions (overtime etc.) & employee requests (e.g. salary sacrifice, packaging) Manage Workers compensation, payroll tax (incl. lodgment and calculation), Superannuation, Kiwi Saver, leave entitlements, Fringe benefits, etc. Prepare, balance & reconcile all accounts (e.g. superannuation, leave liabilities, PAYG etc.) Interpret Awards, legislation (e.g. super, LSL, redundancy, termination, etc.), policies & contracts Prepare management and statutory reports Assist Business Unit Owners with forecasting of Annual leave costs Oversee, run and/or assist with annual and periodic processes, like remuneration reviews, performance reviews, WGEA reporting, annual salary surveys, Variable Rewards, salary packaging & benefit programs Skills & experience Previous experience working as a Senior Payroll Officer in small to medium environments, ideally involving paying permanent, temporary and contract professionals. Previous experience running periodic activities like remuneration reviews, performance reviews, salary survey submissions and results, WGEA reporting, etc. Understanding of configuration & use of payroll systems (ideally Employment Hero and Astute) Sound knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll landscape & legislation (inc Fair Work, Modern Awards, tax implications, leave, etc) Strong data analysis skills (ideally expert Excel user) & numerical accuracy Previous experience with payroll implications of Mergers and Acquisitions highly regarded Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent work experience) in Business, Finance study &/or Payroll Culture People here have real relationships that go beyond work, and maintaining our awesome culture is a top priority at AC3. We believe it’s important that everyone is heard and treated with respect, whether you have the next big idea or simply a question. We keep it real and live by three AC3 ways: Work Wise – As one AC3, we put our combined skills to work to ensure we do more good, for much less. All in service of our customers and each other. Work Humble – As a team, we bring our authentic selves to the world of tech. It’s our down-to-earth, humble nature that makes us unique and easy to work with. Work Honest – We’re here to do an honest day’s work, individually and as a team. We’re constantly looking for opportunities to take the initiative and implement practical solutions. Should you be interested in experiencing the AC3 way, apply now