Payroll Systems & Compliance Consultant

About SEEK

SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.

Life at SEEK

SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to work in technology for the fourth year in a row. We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.

Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.

The role of the Systems and Compliance Consultant is to ensure that the payroll system is compliant with Legislation, aligned to SEEK policies and working to provide support in the delivery of SEEK payroll for Australia and New Zealand. 

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 HR 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
• Work with the Payroll Team Lead to assist the payroll team with problem resolution and payroll system support
• Support and back up the Payroll Team Lead, assist with the payoll team with payroll processing in a backup capacity.

• Successful record of delivering on time and accurate payroll compliance for a medium size ASX listed company
• Previous experience with internal and external payroll audits
• 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
• Intermediate level Excel skills.

At SEEK we offer:

• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• SEEK is committed to operating sustainably, certified carbon neutral for its business operations (through Climate Active), purchasing renewable energy for our office and working-from-home emissions and a target for net zero by 2030. 
• SEEKer Support, a confidential service that offers employees up to six sessions with a mental health professional of your choice.

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.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.