Officer - Payroll

Whitehaven Coal

Posted on:  15th Feb 2023

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

About The Role
Our Newcastle office has an opening for a Payroll Officer to join our lively and close-knit Team. This role is accountable for coordinating the preparation

and distribution of employee remuneration in an accurate and timely manner.


What You’ll Do

As well as providing a high standard of quality transactional payroll services, duties will include:

  • Process and distribute payroll, ensuring the regular payment of full entitlements to all employees in an accurate and timely manner
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations where required
  • Process and set up new employees in the system
  • Process leave forms and maintain accurate employee data
  • Maintain an up to date understanding of all Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, and Acts pertaining to payroll and the Coal Industry

What You’ll Bring 

In addition to working in a high-volume processing environment, you have:

  • Relevant experience as a Payroll Officer within a large organisation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experienced in the use of Pulse software and Dayforce software
  • desirable
  • Certificate III or IV in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) desirable

Why Whitehaven Coal?

  • Career development, mentorship and coaching
  • Flexible work options
  • Newly renovated office with water views
  • Great team culture including monthly rooftop BBQs
  • Australian owned industry leader
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Employee referral scheme - $3000 for successful referrals!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply now and we will be in touch with you!

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. 

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