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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the
world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a
full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers based in
over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin
America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
The role
We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join us on a full time
permanent basis, based in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity for
a payroll professional with a client service approach and excellent
attention to detail to add value in a close-knit Payroll team. Payroll
sits within our Finance function - a collaborative and cohesive team
that supports the firm nationally and is well-integrated globally.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have existing
payroll experience, a good eye for detail, excellent client service
skills and be eager to learn new things and work as part of a
close-knit team. As Payroll Officer you'll be responsible for running
the monthly and fortnightly payroll process in-house using the Aurion
Payroll system, liaising with other teams within the firm, as well as
the following:
Responsibilities
Management of end-to-end processing of the monthly and fortnightly payrolls.
Liaise with internal stakeholders in on-boarding new employees and
communicate relevant information to business services areas such as
IT and HR.
Manage queries coming into the Payroll mailbox, resolving and
responding to queries from employees, partners and other stakeholders.
Maintain pay records, leave records and payroll related information.
Assist with the maintenance of Award data to ensure wages payments
comply with various Awards (in particular the Legal Services Award)
and Agreements.
Process paid parental leave, worker's compensation claims and
complex termination payments.
Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies,
documenting and maintaining payroll processes and procedures.
Provide payroll information to management and others as required
in relation to termination payments, leave balances, overtime and
other entitlements.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience within payroll in a complex environment.
Client service approach, working collaboratively to find solutions
and improve ways of working.
Attention to detail, always striving for accuracy.
Knowledge of relevant payroll software. While prior experience
with the Aurion Payroll system is preferred, it is not mandatory as
training will be provided.
Ability to manage multiple tasks within a complex and fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated professional and ethical approach in maintaining high
levels of confidentiality.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including V-lookups and
Pivot tables.
The successful candidate will need to be a positive, proactive and
collaborative individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be
rewarded with genuine career prospects and an inclusive, high
performing team environment renowned for its collaborative culture,
passion for client service and professional development
opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an
inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves
to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities
in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in
which our people can make a difference to their local and global
communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving,
volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been
recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer
for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the
policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified
persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for
employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate
in the application/interview process, please contact Scott Baker on 02 9330 8578 or Scott.Baker@nortonrosefulbright.com.
