Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal awards, recognises, and celebrates individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
About The Role
Our Newcastle office has an opening for a Payroll Officer to join our lively and close-knit team. This role is responsible for coordinating the preparation and distribution of employee remuneration in an accurate and timely manner.
What You'll Do
In addition to providing high-quality transactional payroll services, duties will include:
- Process and distribute payroll, ensuring the regular payment of full entitlements to all employees accurately and on time.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations where required.
- Process and set up new employees in the system.
- Process leave forms and maintain accurate employee data.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of all Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, and Acts related to payroll and the Coal Industry.
What You'll Bring
With experience working in a high-volume processing environment, you will have:
- Experience as a payroll officer.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Pulse software and Dayforce software (desirable).
- Certificate III or IV in Financial Services - Accounts Clerical (desirable).
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career development, mentorship, and coaching.
- Newly renovated office with water views.
- Great team culture, including monthly rooftop BBQs.
- Australian-owned industry leader.
- Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply now, and we will be in touch with you.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture, and experience.
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To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia.
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