Payroll Officer

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem. 

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.   
 

This is a 9-month leave-cover role based in PYRMONT. 
Office days are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 2 days WFH. 

The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing administrative support as well as the delivery of the payroll needs through an outsourced provider (ADP) for permanent, freelance and casual employees across MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Paramount.

Functions will include:

• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of monthly and fortnightly payroll across all legal entities
• Being the first point of contact for payroll queries and resolving payroll related disputes/queries  
• Reviewing payroll procedures and controls and improve processes on an ongoing basis
• Ensuring that the company is audit-compliant regarding complete payroll paperwork e.g. Signed off timesheets, executed contracts, tax forms, leave record management and related information
• Providing payroll information to management and finance to help support budget & estimate processes
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and update legal information where and when required
• Management of systems (set up, staff training docs, re-setting passwords, maintain updated emergency contact details) 
• HR reporting on payroll data and other reporting as required (such as headcount, leave reports etc)
• Administer payroll in accordance with the latest legislative requirements relating to Superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and work cover, including yearly reconciliations
• IR – ensure regular updates on industrial relations are provided to the full HR team, covering Awards, latest legislative changes on parental leave and other policies

What are we looking for in a Payroll Officer? What’s important?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable (completion of secondary education required)
• A minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and IR
• Proven experience processing permanent & casual payrolls against non-negotiable deadlines 
• Demonstrate knowledge of Modern Awards and employment agreement interpretation 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Knowledge of ADP and Global View payroll system is highly desirable
• PeopleSoft experience is a plus

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. 

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures. 

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Reasonable adjustments  
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position.  If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au.  Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.