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Hitachi is a global technology company working across automotive, construction, and consulting, with a broader focus on social innovation. Through its Lumada portfolio, Hitachi develops digital solutions, services, and technologies that help organizations address operational challenges and advance digital transformation. Its work spans digital systems, green energy, mobility, and connected industries, supporting business operations and social infrastructure. Founded in 1910, Hitachi brings together expertise across technology and industry to pursue solutions linked to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and quality of life.
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Payroll Officer - Perth Onsite

Support outsourced payroll operations, compliance, reconciliations and employee enquiries for Hitachi Rail across Australia and New Zealand.

AUAustraliaOn-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredPayroll

Description

  • Coordinate weekly, monthly and other payroll cycles managed by the external payroll provider
  • Gather, review and verify payroll data covering hires, terminations, pay changes, contract amendments, allowances, deductions, leave, timesheets and rosters
  • Prepare and check instructions for final, redundancy and out-of-cycle payments
  • Examine payroll outputs and variance reports, investigate discrepancies and arrange corrections
  • Keep payroll records and supporting documentation accurate across the payroll system, HiNext and SAP
  • Handle employee payroll questions and resolve issues involving timesheets, rosters, leave and payroll inputs
  • Provide HR colleagues with payroll information for onboarding, employee changes and offboarding
  • Serve as the main operational contact for the external payroll provider
  • Escalate significant discrepancies, compliance concerns and recurring problems
  • Support obligations relating to PAYG withholding, payroll tax, superannuation and portable long service leave
  • Perform payroll reconciliations and retain evidence of completed checks and approvals
  • Supply payroll information and documentation for internal, external and customer audits
  • Monitor the accuracy and integrity of payroll data across payroll, HiNext and SAP
  • Produce regular payroll reports and assist with HR, payroll and statutory reporting
  • Support payroll data audits, system testing, parallel payroll runs and interface checks
  • Keep payroll procedures, work instructions, calendars and process documentation current
  • Help improve provider services, enhance systems and advance payroll processes
  • Build knowledge of critical payroll activities to strengthen business continuity and team coverage

Requirements

  • A qualification in payroll, accounting, finance, business administration, human resources or a related field is desirable
  • Payroll industry certification or equivalent practical experience is desirable
  • Proven experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing within a complex organisation
  • Working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and requirements, including PAYG withholding, payroll tax, superannuation and record keeping
  • Experience preparing, coordinating and checking payroll inputs for commencements, changes, terminations, final payments and adjustments
  • Experience conducting payroll validations, reconciliations and variance reviews
  • Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider and New Zealand payroll requirements is desirable
  • Strong capability with integrated HR, payroll and time-management systems
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data validation, reconciliation and analysis
  • Experience using SAP, HiNext or Workday and outsourced payroll platforms is desirable
  • Understanding of payroll controls, data privacy, audit evidence and confidential records management
  • Ability to interpret enterprise agreements, awards, contracts and organisational policies
  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical precision
  • Sound discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to manage competing priorities during time-sensitive payroll cycles
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to investigating discrepancies
  • Collaborative approach with the independence to work autonomously and escalate issues appropriately

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace
  • Supportive environment within a global, multicultural organisation
  • Employee payroll support in a service-oriented workplace

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