Payroll SpecialistWork From Anywhere

About the role:

As Payroll Specialist, you will work as part of a small supportive team located across Australian and New Zealand. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for our Australian companies across multiple pay groups, using multiple payroll software’s. In this role, you will also work closely with the HR Team and our business units, to receive and update employment documentation for payroll processing. Some of your other key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage end to end payroll process for Australian companies, ensuring payroll files are accurate, and robust records are maintained on a secure network.
• Own payroll processes, including timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees. Establish and maintain robust protocols.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislations – e.g Aus Fair work and relevant Awards and collective agreements
• Contribute to the functioning of a high performing team through providing back up and support to colleagues, collaborating and sharing knowledge and promoting active professional development
• Ensure all inquiries are handled efficiently and resolved within a timely manner while always delivering a high quality of service.

This role is fully WFH, with options to work out of any of our campuses. We are open to candidates based anywhere on the east coast, with a preference for someone based in Brisbane. 

About you:

• Ideally 7 – 10 years end-to-end/sole charge payroll experience
• Strong experience in an Australian payroll position and have a good understanding of the Australian payroll environment (awards, employment legislation, long service leave, termination pay etc.)
• Experienced working within a fast paced, growth environment. 
• Proven experience in interpreting and applying the industrial instruments.
• Experience with Employment Hero is a bonus!
• Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of financial and non-financial stakeholders

You’re a resilient and flexible individual with an excellent eye for details. Accuracy is key! You will excel in this busy role if you have the proven ability to prioritise tasks, managing your time effectively and efficiently. You will be driven to deliver exceptional service and drive business improvement.  Your exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships will be the key to your success! 

Why work with us?

• Work fully remotely from anywhere on the east coast
• Supportive team environment with ongoing commitment to your training and development
• Fantastic opportunity to be part of an energising team and growing company

Who are we?

UP Education is a leading Australasian dual-sector education group, delivering foundation, vocational and higher education to domestic and international students. At UP Education, we are on a mission: to elevate and empower students to unlock their potential. Known for our agility, and responsiveness to the changing world. 

What sets us apart from other tertiary providers? It is, quite simply, our people. Our teams come from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds and offer a broad diversity of professional experience. But we all have one thing in common – we are all firm believers in the power of education to transform lives and they all have the drive to make a significant impact in the communities with which they work.

We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional and at UP Education we have an ongoing commitment to the development of our staff. 

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.up.education/

Our application process:

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.  We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.