About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to be part of our Pay Accuracy program. You’ll take charge of ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant quality assurance across a workforce with over 100 Enterprise Agreements. You’ll will lead a small team of experts reviewing payroll and Kronos data to ensure that employees have been paid in line with the EA requirements, and where applicable, recommend improvements to enhance future compliance. You will also manage relationships with stakeholders across the business to help improve pay accuracy and EA rule awareness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery of a major workstream of the program, primarily focused on Payroll and Time & Attendance related activities  
• Lead a small team of payroll and Kronos experts to perform Quality assurance work around pay accuracy and Enterprise Agreement compliance, organise their workload and ensure they contribute to the project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with industrial instruments, relevant payroll legislation, and EA provisions.
• Work with the Data and Analytics team to ensure that pay modelling is accurate and reflects what has been paid to employees.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of payroll queries and issues
• Identify and document a list of potential solutions and gain agreement from key stakeholders
• Document any potential risks associated with the current payroll processes
• Support operational business units with pay solutions that make it easier for users to meet EA pay rules  
• Review processes regularly, recommending and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

About You
You’re an experienced Payroll professional who thrives in complex environments and has an exceptional understanding of payroll systems, legislation, and stakeholder engagement. You will bring:

• Proven payroll leadership experience, managing and developing staff in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory payroll requirements, legislation, and salary packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Awards, EBAs, and industrial instruments.
• Experience with Time & Attendance and Payroll systems essential.
• Extensive previous experience with Complex large organizational payroll systems and compliance projects preferred.
• Previous experience of working with data models and processes relating to payroll systems 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries with the ability to influence and challenge effectively 
• Strong capability in using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Skilled in LSL legislation, termination/redundancy calculations, PAYG, and reconciliations.
• Strong time management, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to manage other payroll resources whilst having the experience to identify what to look for when validating the models.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a critical piece of work in a dynamic organisation where your expertise will directly influence operational excellence. You’ll have the ability to shape payroll processes, drive efficiencies, drive employee pay accuracy, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver exceptional payroll outcomes.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Hybrid Flexibility: We know flexibility is important, so we have a hybrid model to suit!
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more.

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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