Payroll Officer

About the Company

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

At Komatsu, we’re looking for a skilled Payroll Officer to take ownership of end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand - weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles. You’ll be the go-to expert ensuring compliance, accuracy, and high-quality service, working with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.

This role plays a critical part in delivering a seamless payroll experience and supporting transformation initiatives across our P&C and finance functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing of payroll in line with EAs, contracts, and company policies with accuracy and in a timely fashion.
• Handling PAYG, super, payroll tax, and other legislative reporting.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Maintaining and generating compliant payroll records and reporting.
• Supporting audits and financial planning process.
• Executing end-of-month/year processes and payroll-related improvements.
• Supporting and educating managers, P&C, and employees on payroll matters.

Komatsu benefits

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

What we are looking for

• Proven hands-on expertise in end-to-end payroll (AU/NZ), legislation, STP2, super, EA/award interpretation working within a large payroll environment.
• Experience with Excel, SAP ECC6, CATS, and SuccessFactors.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• A team player who can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in payroll system transformation or integration projects.
• Solid understanding of payroll-related compliance and reporting.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.