Payroll Consultant - Temporary

The Role

Becoming part of Mercedes-Benz means finding your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. It means becoming your best self in a global automotive company striving towards sustainable luxury. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Together for excellence.

In this 12-month temporary position based at our head office in Mulgrave, Victoria, you will join our high performing People Team and be responsible for Time and Pay support. By joining our market leading organization in the automotive sector, you will have access to discounted car leasing programs, a state-of-the-art designed campus, on-site parking, exciting on-the-job learning, mentoring and many more benefits.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Work with an external payroll provider to deliver end-to-end payroll processing for Australia and New Zealand.
• Support expatriate employee payroll processing.
• Process payday superannuation and STP reporting.
• Complete end-of-month processing, including leave reporting and statutory reporting.
• Work closely with People and Tech, along with Finance, for ad hoc reporting and analytics.
• Complete compliance and audit reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, People and Tech, and external payroll providers.

What you will need to be successful

• Experience in Chris21.
• Sound knowledge of current legislation and payroll legal requirements.
• Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider.
• Excellent Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to pick up new systems quickly and willingness to leverage AI tools to find payroll efficiencies.
• A positive, can-do attitude and readiness to support other team members when required.

Why you should apply

• Work with a fun, caring and high-performing team.
• Join a large, global organisation dedicated to inclusivity and diversity.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support your career, work and life.
• Access free on-site parking, discounted car leasing and other benefits.

This is a 12-month temporary position, pay-rolled through a trusted third party, based at the head office in Mulgrave. The role can be performed part-time or full-time, with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week and flexibility to choose how hours are spread across the week.

Applicants should apply with a CV and covering letter. Applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates interviewed as they apply, with applications requested by close of business Friday, 6 November.

Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific is committed to an inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. The company welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and offers learning and career development opportunities, employee benefits, recognition programs and a flexible workplace culture.

Benefits

• Hybrid work possible.
• Mobile phone for employees possible.
• Health benefits discounts for employees possible.
• Events for employees.
• Near-site childcare.
• Parking.
• Good public transport.
• Barrier-free workplace.
• Canteen and café.