Payroll Administrator

Looking for a role where your attention to detail and administrative expertise will make a real impact? Brandt is seeking an exceptional Payroll Administrator to join our team, supporting payroll operations across both Australia and New Zealand. You'll be part of a collaborative team, playing a key role in delivering a smooth and accurate payroll experience for our employees.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week), and is based at our Ballarat Head Office located at Lake Gardens.

• Attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a global industry leader

• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities to help you reach your full potential

• A supportive, collaborative, and experienced team that is committed to your success

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential wellbeing and support services for you and your family

• Work with a respected and growing organisation that values its people and promotes from within

• Be part of a positive workplace culture where your contributions are recognised and appreciated

Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, and working closely with the Payroll and HR Teams, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related employee payments. This role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, taxation requirements, and organisational policies while providing excellent customer service to employees,

• Respond and resolve routine payroll related queries in a timely manner through monitoring the payroll inbox and phone enquiries.

• Ensure all onboarding and offboarding activities are completed in a timely manner

• Process fortnightly, Commission, TVP and ad-hoc pay runs for Australia and New Zealand, including time sheet collection, data preparation, calculation, review and payment within established timelines

• Calculate and process wages, salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, reimbursements and termination pays.

• Ensure compliance with Payday Superannuation, Fair Work legislation, NES, Modern Awards, IRD, Kiwisaver and other applicable laws and regulations

• Ensure adherence to Brandt’s policies and procedures that relate specifically to payroll

• Respond and resolve to routine payroll-related queries in a timely manner, through monitoring the payroll inbox and phone enquiries.

• Maintain regular, clear and respectful communication with managers and employees

• Demonstrate a customer focused, proactive and solutions-based approach to meet functional and organisational objectives.

• Accurately maintain and update employee personnel files

• Maintain up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, tax obligations and regulatory changes across AUS and NZ

• Prepare and submit Payday Superannuation, IRD and other required filings

• Generate and distribute accurate payroll reports for Finance, HR and senior management

• Support end-of-year payroll activities and reconciliations.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.

• Assist the Payroll Team Lead to identify & implement opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes

• Solve problems and meet challenges with the support of the team

• Perform regular audits and reconciliations to identify and correct errors

• Undertake administration payroll projects under the direction of the Payroll Lead

The successful candidate will have strong administration skills and 5+ years of experience in volume payroll.

• Experience in running end to end payroll and sharing the load with the team

• Exceptional attention to detail, strict confidentiality and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Take direction from the Payroll Team Lead, prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines

• Strong focus on accuracy

• Commitment to compliance and continuous improvement

• Passion for implementing administration procedures

• Strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to contribute to the achievement of team goals.

• Experience in a wide range of software applications, including a variety of Windows based applications and databases (UKG & Payroll Metrics highly advantageous).

• Comprehensive understanding of Excel

• Previous experience in maintaining office information systems and procedures within a payroll environment.

• Working knowledge of modern awards: specifically, the VRSR and Clerical awards, and New Zealand legislation

• Open to learning new systems

• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service in a demanding and confidential environment, and the handling of sensitive information

Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer, powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, we are a global team with one shared purpose. It’s our mission to enable our customer’s success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Our customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, and we meet that challenge with remarkable customer service and industry-leading brand John Deere.

At Brandt, we believe that outstanding people, combined with our committed and passionate culture, is key to our customer's success.