Payroll Specialist & People & Culture (P&C) Support | WFH | Day Shift

Drive Payroll Excellence for a Leading Environmental Consulting Firm

Our client is a nationally recognized environmental and engineering consultancy helping shape smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings across Australia. Their multidisciplinary expertise has contributed to major healthcare, education, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments through innovative engineering and science-driven solutions. Backed by award-winning technical leadership and a commitment to sustainability, they continue to deliver high-performance outcomes that improve communities, elevate building design, and create lasting value for clients and the environment.

Job Description

Build a career where precision drives business success. The Payroll Specialist and People & Culture (P&C) Support role empowers a leading environmental consulting firm by ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support. Help sustain high-performing teams delivering landmark projects while enjoying a long-term global career with Emapta, where top 1% talent thrives through meaningful work, growth, and world-class opportunities.

Job Overview

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home
  • Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
Exciting Perks Await!
  • Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
  • Competitive Salary Package
  • Day Shift schedule
  • Fixed weekends off
  • Permanent WFH arrangement
  • Fully customized Emapta laptop with peripherals and one monitor
  • Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
  • Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
  • Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
  • Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
  • Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
  • Standard government and Emapta benefits
  • 16 Vacation Leaves and 12 Sick Leaves annually for better work-life balance
  • Fun engagement activities for employees
  • Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Diverse and supportive work environment
The Qualifications We Seek
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience independently managing end-to-end Australian payroll, ideally within an organization of 50-200 employees
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Superannuation Guarantee, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and payroll tax
  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent pay cycles and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax obligations
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
  • Experience administering salary sacrifice arrangements, novated leasing, and employee leave entitlements
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., KeyPay), HRIS platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills when handling confidential employee information
Your Daily Tasks

Payroll Processing

  • Prepare and process fortnightly and monthly payrolls from end to end, including new hires, terminations, ad hoc payments, back pays, and deductions
  • Process employment changes accurately within the appropriate payroll cycle based on instructions from the People & Culture Manager
  • Calculate termination payments, including unused leave entitlements, Employment Termination Payments (ETPs), and redundancy payments
  • Submit payroll summaries to the Finance Manager for review and approval before payment processing
Compliance & Statutory Obligations
  • Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, employment contracts, and annual salary reconciliation requirements
  • Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and annual finalization activities
  • Calculate, reconcile, and remit superannuation contributions in accordance with applicable legislation
  • Prepare payroll tax calculations and support payroll tax lodgements and payments across applicable Australian states
  • Administer PAYG withholding obligations, complete end-of-financial-year payroll processes, and prepare annual workers' compensation wages declarations
  • Manage workers' compen
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