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Senior Payroll Officer

WestRock
N Richmond
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Why work at Smurfit WestRock?

Smurfit Westrock is currently seeking to employ a passionate and dynamic Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity that give the successful candidate exposure into full Total Rewards activities and Diversity initiatives.

This role is based in North Richmond, NSW, Australia.

  • The role will include the following responsibilities;
  • Processing multiple end-to-end pay runs using Sage Micropay (weekly & fortnightly cycle runs) as a Stand alone payroll expert.
  • Ownership of anncilary payroll systems such as ESS and Time in Attendance
  • Processing new starters, payroll adjustments, terminations & redundancies
  • Manage the monthly Superannuation contributions
  • Monthly & weekly Payroll reconciliations and Maintaining payroll records and data integrity
  • Understanding Enterprise Agreements and applicable Awards
  • Compensation and Benefits Design
  • Diversity Leadership including ERN coordination and reporting obligations

What skills will you have?

  • At least 5 years’ experience managing a standalone end-to-end payroll function
  • Previous experience in Sage Micropay
  • Ability to interpret and understand Enterprise Agreements and applicable Awards
  • Intermediate excel skills (vlookup, pivot)
  • Attention to detail
  • Fantastic culture supportive management and a collaborative team

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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