Payroll Officer

• Be at the forefront of ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages 
• Your role and positive impact will be substantial to Origin Energy employees 
• Permanent position | Hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD 

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the employee lifecycle? Origin Energy's Payroll Officer role offers a unique opportunity in Melbourne, with an array of benefits, including discounted product offers and partner discounts.

Why this role matters:

Our payroll function is at the heart of our commitment to employees. You'll contribute to ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, and the maintenance of essential payroll and employee master data. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Data Accuracy: Input and analyse data, ensuring precise employee entitlements in compliance with awards, EAs, and legislation.
• Advisory Support: Provide timely and accurate processing for payroll and P&C transactions. Offer guidance and support to staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional payroll services.
• Administrative Tasks: Deliver various payroll administrative tasks, manage processes, respond to queries, advise on policy, and produce reports in line with standards and timeframes.
• Customer Service: Provide top-tier customer service aligned with best practice guidelines, policy, and procedure.
• Standards and Compliance: Uphold service standards, resolve issues promptly, and adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.

What will you bring?

You will excel in this role if you are a collaborative team player with advanced analytical skills, poised to challenge the status quo in operational reports. Your commitment to high-quality customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities will pave the way for your success.

You will also be able to demonstrate: 

• Relevant industry qualification with demonstrated working experience in a similar role/ organisation.
• Navigate payroll management solutions with confidence, including SAP SuccessFactors.
• Strong interpretation skills regarding legislative requirements, employment agreements, awards, and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs), especially related to Superannuation.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Advanced organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

So, why join us?

• Contribute to Australia's low-carbon economy and shape the future of energy.
• Embrace work-life balance with a hybrid working model
• Enjoy a central Melbourne CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport.
• Unlock discounted Origin benefits on Electrical, Gas, and Internet services.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions. 

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.