Payroll Systems and Payroll Compliance Consultant

The role of the Systems and Compliance Consultant is to ensure that the payroll system is compliant with Legislation and aligned to SEEK policies. Working with the Payroll team to provide support in the delivery of SEEK payroll for Australia and New Zealand. The role is responsible for assisting with the delivery and monitoring of payroll compliance for Superannuation, KiwiSaver, ATO and IRD tax payments, Audits, Payroll Tax and Work Cover payments to ensure these are on time, accurate, are compliant and delivered in a seamless and efficient manner for all of SEEK’s business and that SEEK are delivering best payroll practices and services.  

The role reports into the Manager, Payroll & HRC. On a day to day basis this role works closely with the Payroll Team Lead and with the Payroll and HRC team. The role provides support to internal stakeholders P&C, Finance Business Partners, Leaders & People Tech & Insights team and SEEKers. The role liaises with external compliance agnencies SRO, ATO, IRD and Workcover authorities.

Key responsibilities 

• Maintain the payroll system to ensure that it is fully compliant and up to date with current Australian and New Zealand Legislation, SEEK policies, and the National Employment Standards (NES).
• The completion and lodgement of day to day payroll compliance requirements for Australia and New Zealand including Superannuation, KiwiSaver, ATO and IRD tax payments Payroll Tax and WorkCover.
• Lead the completion of payroll compliance audits  related  to Superannuation, KiwiSaver, ATO and IRD tax payments, Payroll Tax and WorkCover.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
• Maintain up to date and accurate process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders teams to ensure compliance and improve system efficiency.

• Extensive knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Payroll Legislation and compliance requirements.
• In depth knowledge and experience with payroll systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.