KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.
KPMG's Tax division are looking for a highly talented Senior Payroll Officer to join our growing Payroll Outsourcing team on a full-time basis offering high quality end-to-end payroll processing and consulting services to a diverse group of local and international clients. If you want to make a difference, are innovative and forward-thinking, this role is perfect for the next step up in your payroll career.
Your Opportunity
As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will work closely with the team to deliver end-to-end payroll processing and reporting services to a diverse group of local and international clients. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly, supporting work‑life balance while meeting business and payroll delivery requirements.
Your role will include:
- Delivering end-to-end payroll processing to a diverse group of local and international clients
- Supporting clients with compliance on payroll statutory obligations and reporting requirements
- Maintenance of client’s employee master data
- Responding to payroll-related inquiries ranging from employee queries to employer obligations
- Work with senior team members to drive new levels of efficiency and innovative solutions that create value for clients
- Assist in business development activities
- Be involved in payroll implementation for new clients, including system testing, associated project work and go-live tasks.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to engage in complementary service lines such as employment taxes and financial reporting. You will build ongoing relationships with clients, and seek out opportunities to enhance your skills.
How are you extraordinary?
- You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
- You are a relationship builder, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- You enjoy working flexibly with great time management skills that allow you to manage multiple deliverables and produce work you are proud of.
Your Experience
- Working knowledge of Australian payroll including relevant tax legislation, superannuation, statutory requirements, and awards and enterprise agreements
- At least 5 years’ experience processing large end-to-end Australian payroll
- Experience in New Zealand payroll is also desired
- Previous experience in a payroll outsourcing environment
- Experience using large payroll systems such as Aurion, Chris21
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills to perform analytics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Excellent customer relation skills