Payroll Systems Administrator

Payroll Systems Administrator

Metro Trains Melbourne Melbourne VIC Full-time, Onsite

Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

About the role

The Payroll Systems Administrator will provide general advice and guidance to management and staff in the development and implementation of People & Culture (P&C) Systems. This includes developing, initiating, and implementing systems to ensure that terms of reference, specifications, and targets are met. You will participate in the project planning and development of the integration of P&C systems across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Adhering to the procedures, processes, and time constraints that occur within a payroll system.
• Administering the development and coordination of all People & Culture systems training for staff at Head Office and in the Depots (as required).
• Appraising requirements and making recommendations in respect to work methods and techniques.
• Assisting in maintaining the integrated P&C system and ensuring it is aligned to statutory and Agreement requirements, including the management and maintenance of all pay elements, applications, allowance codes, termination codes, and leave categories on a regular basis to ensure that all employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of any project planning and delivery of system integration.
• Assisting with the development, planning, and implementation of the integration of payroll projects.
• Representing the organisation on payroll project critical work.
• Interpreting relevant Awards, manuals, directives, and policy requirements to ensure correct payment of employees and the system updating of employee Masterfile details.
• Organising and manipulating data that can be extracted for statistical analysis monitoring mechanisms and reports output.
• Participating in an internal and external audit process and advising on audit requirements.
• Participating in MTM's continuous improvement systems and processes.
• Translating business requirements into business processes and measurement.

Qualifications

You will be a highly effective communicator (strong written and verbal skills) with demonstrated relevant experience in administration of payroll, HR, and related information systems processing.

Essential qualifications include:

• Proficiency with various Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial awards, industrial relations, and WorkCover policies.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting Union Collective and industry related agreements, with the ability to translate into timekeeping / system practices.
• Experience in developing payroll / HR reports.
• Knowledge of policies and practices that specifically relate to employment conditions and employee leave administration.
• Strong technical ability and knowledge of HR systems administration with extensive experience working with HR systems.
• Ability to identify customer specifications and requirements.
• Ability to manage, use, and maintain administrative systems.
• Well-developed analytical skills and strong numerical competence.
• Ability to schedule work priorities to ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to.

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne's growing rail network!

This role will close on the 13th of July. Screening will commence prior to the ad closing.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.