Payroll and Training Officer (Part-time)

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets. 

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.  

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! 

Job Summary

The Payroll and Training Officer is responsible for accurate and timely processing of employee remuneration, ensuring regulatory compliance. This role will also facilitate and support the design of training programs to enhance the skills, compliance, knowledge and performance of our employees.

This position is a permanent part time 26 hour/week position.

Role Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Accurately calculate and process employee remuneration in a timely manner to ensure employees are paid on schedule.

• Provide accurate and timely payroll reports.

• Partner with supervisors and team leaders to provide payroll support where required.

• Update and manage employee information with Human Resources direction.

• Address and resolve payroll-related enquiries from employees in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures, including the Tatura Enterprise Agreement (EA).

• Accurately maintain the Payroll Standard Operating (SOP) Procedure.

• Ensure conditions of employment within the EA are followed and updated.

• Ensure the accuracy of employee leave balances.

• Maintain accurate payroll records for auditing and compliance purposes.

• Process new starters and employee terminations.

• Report any payroll issues promptly to the HR Business Partner.

• Collaborate with Finance and the Human Resources to reconcile and validate payroll data.

• Support the Human Resources team as required.

Training

• Build and maintain the training framework in BuildApp to meet the PD Pillar UMS Objectives for the site.

• Assist with developing the site annual training schedule and budget.

• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver site training objectives.

• Partner with site Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to deliver internal training programs.

• Drive the management of compliance training activities to be completed for the site, ensuring training is recorded and documented.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback.

Does this sound like You?

Mandatory:

• Payroll or finance experience.

• Ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements or Modern Awards.

• Strong IT and data entry skills.

• National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Kronos time and attendance experience.

• SAP experience.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or prior training experience.

• Payroll experience in a global organization.

Our Values

• Courage: We pioneer. That means taking risks. We believe in our purpose and are fearless in pursuing it.
• Integrity: We do what is right – Always! Honesty, humility and authenticity underpin the way we roll.
• Tenacity: We persevere. Our passion fuels us; our determination is unwavering.
• Curiosity: We explore. We know that good ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. We listen actively, we learn daily and we pivot quickly.
• Mateship: We support. We create safe spaces where we have each other’s backs, collaborating for mutual benefit and celebrating each other’s successes.
• Ownership: We deliver. We do what we say we will do. For us, goals are dreams with deadlines and we take personal accountability to make these real.
• Fun: We believe in the power of joy. For ourselves and for those around us. We believe that the journey to delivering great things should be as exciting as achieving them.

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.