Payroll Specialist - ANZ

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

IDEXX is seeking a Payroll Specialist with depth of experience across the whole end to end payroll process. This role is part-time and 4 days pers week, but we may consider full-time for the right candidate. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment with a combination of office and work from home days, and feel free to bring your pet in on those office days! Come and join a global organisation with a heart-warming purpose – a global market leader in pet healthcare and diagnostics and contribute to enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock!

What you can expect

  • As part of a team of two you will be responsible for managing all aspects of an end-to-end fortnightly payroll for our employees across Australia & New Zealand

  • You will be supporting our employees and responding promptly to payroll queries across the region

  • You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies

  • You will be preparing payroll reports as required for internal and external reporting

  • You will be preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting the business with any audit and compliance activities

  • You will be collaborating with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency

  • You will be responsible for contributing to continuous improvement activities through streamlining, automation and best practice

  • You will be responsible for continuously identifying opportunities for improvement within the payroll function and drive projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy to support the strategic direction of the ANZ payroll team

The Successful Candidate

  • A minimum of 7+ years payroll experience within a medium to large organization

  • Recent experience using Micropay is must

  • Experience with a time and attendance system is a must

  • A sound knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll and HR legislation

  • Exposure to award/IR payroll and variable pay provisions

  • A proactive attitude and an ability to learn processes quickly

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects

  • An organisation guru, with a high attention to detail and an urgency to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to have a strategic focus.

What can we offer?

  • In return, this role offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced global market leader on the S&P 500

  • Investment in professional development and career growth

  • We offer true flexibility with on-site, remote or hybrid working arrangements.

  • Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review

  • Bring your pet to work days!

  • Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program

  • Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets!

  • Free wellness programs like Virgin Pulse, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness and Healthy Weight Programs– ability to earn points and prizes

  • Discounts on Pet Products and $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets

  • Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

  • Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually

  • We help pets lead fuller lives + + + + + + +

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.  

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together.

If you are passionate about making a difference and being rewarded for your efforts, please APPLY or contact the ANZ Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] or visit careers.idexx.com/us/en/anz or www.idexx.com.au/en-au to learn more about IDEXX.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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IDEXX Laboratories Inc

Website: https://idexx.com/

Headquarter Location: Westbrook, Maine, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1983

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Livestock ⋅ Veterinary