Payroll Officer

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Sydney
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Finance
Who are we?
We are King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world.
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 2000 lawyers in 30 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel.
Our unique firm was born out of a big idea – that the world needs a firm like us. A firm that can bridge East and West and create a new standard of world-class legal services. A firm that attracts clients and talent with borderless ambitions. To become the leading top tier international law firm from Asia, for the world. Our clients need a top tier firm in the region who can match deep local understanding with a world-class platform. That's us. That's KWM.
We are driven by a simple purpose – to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities. It’s why we exist. It’s why we are KWM.
Everything we do is grounded in a set of core principles which guide the way we operate as a leading international firm – how we enable our clients to succeed; how we grow our people to be their best and how we support our communities to thrive.
Empathy
Betterment
Quality
Generosity
Clarity
Creativity
Trust
Dynamism
About the role
This role assists the Payroll Manager, and the broader payroll team, in ensuring that all salary payments and related deductions are processed accurately and completely for all employees, including casual staff, across all locations – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.
Duties will include:
Processing end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payrolls
Ensuring accurate payroll transactions
Employee record maintenance
Providing excellent customer service in answering all payroll queries and resolving issues
Preparation of all manual payments outside of standard pay runs
A good understanding of termination and redundancy calculations and payments
Assisting with month end reporting, monthly reconciliations and general ledger related activities Reviewing payroll policies and procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and best practice, and implementing improvements as required
Working closely with the greater Finance team and People & Development (P&D)
Regular filing and archiving of payroll information
Preparing reports, monthly reconciliations, and general ledger related activities.
What experience are we looking for?
5 years’ experience in a payroll function of a similar size
Experience in a professional services or similar corporate environment
Thorough attention to detail
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in person and via telephone/ email
Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to anticipate needs and work autonomously
Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
Strong ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Capacity to multi-task and a flexible, proactive attitude
Proven track record of process improvement in previous roles
Chris21 payroll exposure and payroll system project experience highly regarded
Why work with us?
We want to be the law firm clients love to work with and a great place to work and grow for our people. It’s important to us and our clients that you our people find working at KWM an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, we call this Agile Working.
Growth conversations and real-time feedback is also a priority. So whether it’s more targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, regular feedback, coaching or developing infrastructure, we want to help our people grow.
What else we’ll offer
Formal and informal flexible working patterns and leave arrangements
Holistic wellbeing programs to support mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, gym memberships, flu vaccinations and skin cancer checks
Mobility around our network when opportunities arise
Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities
A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities
Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services
Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
All job applications must be submitted through
kwm.com
, Seek, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third-party websites will not be accepted.
For further information on this role, please contact Renee Wigan at ****
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.

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