Payroll Officer

Overview

Peabody Coaltrade Asia Private Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer for their Wilpinjong Mine location near Mudgee, New South Wales. This full-time, on-site position involves ensuring payroll accuracy in a complex operational mining environment, contributing to effective payroll management at the Wilpinjong site and supporting other Australian sites as needed.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage complete payroll processing activities with a focus on accuracy, timely execution, and compliance with applicable agreements, awards, and company policies.
• Oversee and validate employee time and attendance data using UKG (formerly Kronos) and SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) systems.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, supervisors, HR personnel, and site leadership.
• Provide training and ongoing support to employees and supervisors for payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Collaborate closely with HR and operational stakeholders about roster modifications, employment changes, enterprise agreements, and their effects on payroll.
• Support statutory reporting obligations and payroll compliance activities.
• Assist with payroll audits, contribute to process enhancements, update documentation, and maintain data integrity.

Candidate Profile

• At least five years of hands-on experience processing Australian payrolls.
• Minimum two years’ experience with SAP Employee Central, SAP ECP, and UKG/Kronos systems.
• Thorough understanding of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation regulations, Single Touch Payroll (STP), enterprise agreements, and awards.
• Proven capability managing payroll data for complex rosters and attendance records.
• Strong numerical and analytical talents coupled with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organization skills to handle multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating a customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while fostering strong relationships with site teams, corporate stakeholders, and the national payroll group.
• Relevant qualifications in payroll, accounting, or related fields are advantageous.
• Experience in the mining industry is favorable but not mandatory.

Work Schedule & Location

The role operates Monday to Friday, promoting a balanced lifestyle in the scenic Mudgee region. Peabody Energy may offer relocation assistance to qualified candidates.

About Peabody

Peabody is a global leader in coal production, committed to sustainable practices and supplying essential resources for affordable energy and steel manufacturing. The company employs around 5,500 people across the United States and Australia and serves customers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peabody embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities across all areas of its business.