Payroll Analyst
Date: 5 Sep 2024
Location: AU
Company: Woodside Energy Ltd
About Woodside Energy
We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.
Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.
About the Role:
Woodside's Payroll team currently run payroll for approximately 5000 employees across 6 continents - Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and North America and South America.
We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional to join our fast-paced Payroll function on a 2-year fixed-term contract. You'll join a high performing team who have a reputation for delivering high quality payroll services to the business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This role is based from our global headquarters in Perth, and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality-of-life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.
- Transacting day to day payroll activities to ensure accurate data is processed and maintained
- Providing advice & guidance to the wider HR function and Woodside employees with regard to payroll processes and queries
- Delivery in accordance with the monthly timetable so that all payroll activities are conducted according to Woodside and legislative guidelines to ensure timely, accurate and efficient delivery of payroll services to the business
- Support complex payroll process
- Efficient resolution of queries and issues raised by the business and employees
- Monthly compliance and reporting checks
Skills & Experience:
Reporting into the Global Workforce Administration and Payroll Manager, this position is important in ensuring our payroll is delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
You will demonstrate proven experience across all aspects of payroll including;
- Processing of a payroll of greater than 1000 employees;
- All relevant taxation and industrial relations legislation in association with the calculation of payroll;
- Processing of superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG, and end of year activities.
- Ensure super compliance with OTE requirements
- Calculation and processing of exceptional payments, back-payment, terminations and redundancies;
- Monthly general ledger requisitions and year-end payment summaries
- Payroll audit and reporting activities.
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines and peak work periods
- Ability to effectively communicate and manage stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail
You will be proficient in SAP across the payroll, time management and personnel modules, and will demonstrate understanding of performing SAP systems upgrades and testing. You will also possess a strong understanding of reporting.
Preference will be given to candidates with exposure to SuccessFactors Employee Central and/or EC Payroll, however this is not a mandatory requirement.
Recognition & Reward:
What you can expect from us:
- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
- Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
- Values led culture
- Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
- Community volunteering opportunities
- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions
Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.
Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities
Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Wednesday 18th September 2024.
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.