Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are offering you:

• Permanent full-time position

• Hybrid model with working from home option

• Tailored career development programs

• Novated leasing option and Free on-site parking

• Discounted health insurance with Medibank

• Discounted rentals with Avis, Budget, Quest, Accor Hotels

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of payroll officers to ensure payroll is processed and paid accurately in time. The scope includes payroll for ANZ region but primarily Australian payroll with multiple employing entities and multiple payroll cycles. Another key aspect for this role is to support process efficiency improvements, external vendor analysis and supporting project teams to introduce new and more efficient time and attendance system.

Key activities may include:

• Managing the delivery of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly multi-state payroll for 9 companies in Australia and New Zealand.

• Developing and maintaining a payroll risk and crisis management strategy;

• Providing advice to managers and staff in relation to software applications, pay, legislation, award changes and company policies;

• Attending to basic changes to payroll files;

• Assist the HR manager and Finance team in the provision of payroll reports, data analysis etc. as required;

• Assisting in documentation of all key payroll related procedures with periodic reviews to ensure regulatory requirements are maintained;

• Coordinate payment of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and workers’ compensation;

• Ensure Termination and Redundancy calculations are accurate, Conduct leave reconciliation and reporting for Senior Management;

• Interpreting NES, Awards and Enterprise Agreements and ensuring payroll is complaint in ANZ;

• Preparing payroll payments, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, including superannuation and payroll tax;

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing procedures, undertaking data reviews, audits, updating payroll calculation templates, checklists and manuals;

• Managing projects, liaising with software vendors, consultants and government bodies;

• Providing leadership and guidance to the payroll team to support the delivery of excellent customer service for company employees;

• Identifying staff development needs, organizing training, performance management and goal setting;

• Responding to staff enquiries and resolving payroll issues in a timely manner;

• Review time and attendance data for correctness;

• Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements; and

• Attend to any ad-hoc payroll matters as directed by the Senior Human Resources Director.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor degree / Diploma or similar qualification is required;

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a Payroll Manage in a medium-large sized organization (multiple cycles and ABN’s desirable;

• Strong command of various payroll system but most desirable in Meridian and understanding of Workday;

• Exposure and experience in timekeeping systems (desirable Mitre Finch);

• Exposure to ESS (desirable Micropay ESP).

• Proactive approach to improving payroll process and systems;

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Strong MS Excel skills; and

• Assertive & confident.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.