Payroll Officer Needed at Fortescue in Perth

Job Title: Payroll Officer
Job Ref: 492878
Work type: Full Time Fortescue Employee
Location: Western Australia, Perth
About Us
Fortescue is the world's fourth largest iron ore producer.

The heart of our operations is in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, spanning from Port Hedland, across our heavy haul railway to our mines at Cloudbreak, Christmas Creek and Solomon.

In only a decade we've built one of Australia's leading resource companies.  We began shipping iron-ore to our customers in Asia in 2008 and since then we have exported more than 240 million tonnes.  In 2013, we'll open on fourth berth at Port Hedland and our 40 million tonnes per annum Kings Mine at Solomon, allowing us to reach our target of 155 million tonnes per annum.

This is an exciting time to join the Fortescue team as we consolidate our position as one of the world's largest iron-ore producers.

Payroll Officer

The payroll team at Fortescue Metals Group is at the forefront of providing professional payroll support to our large scale Operations and ground breaking Projects. We are currently seeking a team oriented and self-motivated Payroll Officer to join our close knit payroll team.

Key responsibilities will include the following:
• High volume data validation and data cleansing
• Processing salaries and standard allowances, Change of Conditions, terminations, expense reimbursements and incentive payments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Federal and State legislation
• Administration and reconciliation of employee leave entitlements as well as employee deductions including payments to external parties
• Responding to employee, senior staff and external queries in an efficient and timely manner.
• Administration of employee superannuation in accordance with relevant legislation including remittance via web portal
• Ensuring all employee information is kept up-to-date and current in SAP as well as on the employee's personnel file
• Maintaining confidentiality of payroll data with respect to privacy legislation
• Filing

In order to be considered, the successful candidate must have:
• Previous experience (4/5 years) in a similar Payroll Officer role with high volume data entry and data cleansing experience
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated commitment of customer service, confidentiality & continuous improvement
• Previous experience with SAP is highly desirable

The key to Fortescue's success is our strong vision, unique culture, and our people. If you're someone who is passionate, honest, enthusiastic, and willing to step up to the challenge of being part of an innovative and achievement driven organisation - we want to hear from you.

Deadline Date: 20/01/2014

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