Payroll Specialist

About Megaport

Megaport has transformed the way IT gets connected. We're global leaders in Network as a Service (NaaS), changing the way businesses reach the cloud. We're also a leading partner to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and many other leading technology companies. Megaport is a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. We’re a lean, high-achieving team made up of over 250 members globally. While the company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, employees are spread out across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Staff enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and fun.

Our Team Culture

Join a team of globally-positioned industry experts that lead by example. We do not compromise our values for commercial gain; we are all custodians of our culture, and the customer is at the centre of everything we do. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic. Our culture permeates everything we do and this, in turn with a global vision, forms a commitment to each other, our customers, and shareholders alike.

The Role

In this role, you will gain exposure to global payroll functions and have the opportunity to be part of process improvement within the Payroll function.

Reporting to the Global Payroll Manager, the Global Payroll Specialist will assist in coordinating the end to end payroll process. Liaising with our external payroll providers, (principally ADP and Trinet) you will support the Global Payroll Manager to ensure the accurate, streamlined and efficient processing of payroll across all Megaport international entities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist in the preparation and processing of end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payrolls for various regions (APAC, NAM, and Europe)
• Collate all payroll changes on a monthly and fortnightly basis (i.e. new starters, contract variations, leavers, absence, commission, etc.)
• Summarise the data and submit the payroll input to the local external payroll provider
• Review the pre-pay reports, collaborate with the external payroll provider if adjustments are needed, and then approve the reports 
• Interpret and understand awards, agreements and individual contracts for all markets
• Prepare, reconcile and lodge superannuation, including 401(k) plans, UK pension and retirement funds ensuring compliance with state and regional legislation
• On a monthly basis prepare and lodge New Zealand PAYE and lodge payroll tax for Australia
• Assist with internal and external payroll queries and address any queries from the regional accountant
• Manage all employee leave queries, ensuring compliance with relevant leave policies
• Any other ad hoc activities as required

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• At least three years of recent payroll experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Experience in global payroll management and collaboration with external payroll providers worldwide
• Exposure to ADP and Trinet payroll systems would be advantageous
• Driven, motivated and highly organised
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to providing excellence in customer service

What We Offer

· Competitive Compensation Packages

· Flexible working environments

· Birthday Leave

· Generous study and training program + 5 days paid study leave

· Additional Leave via Purchased Annual Leave Scheme

· Health and Wellness Program

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]

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