Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with owned offices and operations strategically located in 45 countries around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and specialty markets, McLarens provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, as well as auditing and pre:risk surveying. McLarens global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. McLarens, expert adjusters have an average of over 25 years experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Agriculture, Aviation, Casualty, Crisis Management, Construction and Engineering, Entertainment and Contingency, Environmental consulting, Forensic Engineering, Forensic Fire Investigation, Global TPA Services, Investigation, Marine, Natural Resources, and Property services. For more information, : mclarens The Opportunity We are looking for a skilled, experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team in the Brisbane office. The Payroll Officer will be responsible for effectively maintaining payroll information and delivering efficient payroll processes, including accurate and timely processing to all stakeholders, in accordance with relevant legislative, modern award and other requirements. This role reports to the Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Payroll Technical :Be established as a subject matter expert within the team due to experience and payroll knowledge and capability :Act as a point of contact for all payroll matters by providing sound advice and problem:solving techniques for all employees, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction :Ensure due diligence and compliance with all legislation, approved standards, policies and procedures relating to Payroll's processes :Lead various initiatives or process improvements within the team and across the organization :Assist in reviewing and maintaining checklists and procedures with an emphasis on process improvement seeking to reduce payroll issues through early identification of potential issues :Assist with Payroll system updates relating to changes in legislation and taxation requirements :Manage the fortnightly Payroll and ad:hoc pays, with the outsourced processing provider :Proactively liaise with HR colleagues to obtain information required (e.g. new staff details, terminations) to process payments or update systems :Maintain electronic employee master file records :Complete payroll processing by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of timesheets, leave applications and other adjustments. :Execute the timely processing of the payment of salaries, movements, timesheets, leave, terminations, claims, tax, super, deductions etc. are completed accurately and on time :Maintain the integrity of staff entitlements including leave accruals, salary progressions, allowances, deductions and superannuation etc. :Undertake appropriate record keeping for audit, including income, payroll tax and super :Undertake fortnightly and monthly reconciliations and reports are completed and distributed within timeframes :Monitor incoming mail and queries, responding or escalating to the Financial Controller where appropriate :Undertake month end processes including the reconciliation of Payroll General Ledgers and Payroll Tax :Maintain Superannuation, Work Cover, Child Support, Parental Leave and Centrelink payments etc. :Ensure compliance with all legislation, standards, policies and procedures relating to the payment of salaries and escalate any breach :Calculate, communicate, and process the appropriate payroll deductions and withholdings for share:based compensation, including accurate calculation and payment of taxes related to share grants :Stay up:to:date on relevant tax laws and regulations