Payroll Specialist

Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients.

Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the alternative health experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more. Our brands include Alternaleaf, UMeds, Leafio and Saged.

Awarded Linkedin Top Startup 2024, & recognised by the Deloitte Fast Tech 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% – Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America. 

This role is an Australia-based, hybrid position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of the Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly pay runs. You will also responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system data in accordance with applicable Federal and State legislation as well as Montu Internal Controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing:
  • Accurately process and reconcile employee timesheets and salaries in line with Montu’s contractual obligations and employment legislation.
  • Calculate and process adjustments, including salary increases, bonuses and other compensation components in line with Montu contractual obligations.
  • Calculate and process termination payments within legislative deadlines.
  • Calculate and process expense reimbursements approved through expense system in line with Montu policies.
  • Accurately process third party and legislative deductions and payments in line with Montu legislative obligations.
  • Ensure accurate accruals of leave entitlements, superannuation and other employee benefits in the payroll system.
• Payroll Queries:
  • Address all general payroll queries from employees, providing general guidance on pay interpretation and Montu policy.
  • Resolve payroll-related issues promptly and efficiently or escalate to management where appropriate.
• Records and Systems Maintenance:
  • Maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system assuring alignment with the HRIS system by regularly auditing the interface and fixing errors.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of all payroll related correspondence and supporting documentation in line with Montu internal controls.
  • Assist in any system maintenance upgrades, testing or implementations.

• Minimum of 3 years Payroll Processing work experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of Modern Awards and National Employment Standards (NES).
• Knowledge of general payroll practices, procedures, operations, and legislation.
• Strong experience with manual payroll calculations 
• Experience with Employment Hero is preferable.
• Experience processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay run cycles for company size of 800+ employees.
• Advanced computer skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to investigate issues and find solutions.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously when required.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.

Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
• Enhancing your home office with our ergonomic equipment reimbursement benefit.
• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

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