Payroll Officer - Part Time

Payroll Officer - Part Time

Your New Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Payroll Officer to join our supportive and collaborative Payroll Team in Wacol, QLD, on a permanent part-time basis.

 We’re flexible in relation to the hours you would like to work each day and what time you would like to work these (between 7am and 5pm Mon – Fri) approximately 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week. The ideal candidate would also have the flexibility to increase their hours when other team members are on leave etc.

Reporting to the HR Shared Solutions Manager, you’ll be part of the Payroll Team supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls across Australia and New Zealand.

This role would suit someone with payroll experience looking to build on their skills, as well as someone with strong administration or data entry experience who is keen to develop a career in payroll. You’ll receive support and training as you become familiar with our systems, processes and pay runs.

You’ll assist with payroll queries, maintaining accurate employee data, reporting and broader HR administration, while gaining exposure to a range of payroll processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-focused, organised and keen to learn, and enjoys working in a fun, friendly and fast-paced environment. Whether you already have payroll experience or are looking to take the next step into payroll, we’re interested in hearing from you.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with our weekly, fortnightly or monthly payrolls for Australian and New Zealand employees, including PAYG withholding tax, payday super, salary sacrifice, leave, allowances and workers compensation payments.
• Maintaining and updating payroll data across iChris, Kronos and our HRIS, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Managing the payroll inbox and responding to employee, manager and stakeholder queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assisting with payroll checks, reconciliations and ensuring transactions are processed accurately.
• Supporting payroll and HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Collaborating with HR and operational teams to support payroll and employee administration.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and employee payroll records.
• Providing regular and ad hoc payroll reporting and analysis as required.

Are you the one?

• Payroll processing experience is advantageous, however we’re also open to candidates with strong administration or data entry experience who are keen to learn payroll.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Confident working with systems, numbers and data, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience using iChris and/or Kronos is advantageous but not essential.
• Basic understanding of payroll, employment conditions or relevant legislation is advantageous, with training and support provided.
• Strong Excel skills or a willingness to develop your Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Conscientious, organised and proactive, with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.