Abhishek Rao
Moorebank,Australia
Summary
Innovative Payroll and HR Manager recognized for achieving exceptional results and promoting team success. Expertise in payroll compliance and team leadership, with a proven track record of streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills and dedication to continuous improvement drive organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll / HR Manager
Roadworx Surfacing Pty Ltd
NSW
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee and approve fortnightly and monthly payroll for 200+ employees using CHEOPS, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance.
- Managed post-payroll activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and payroll analysis to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Lead, train, and develop payroll and HR team members, providing guidance on workloads, priorities, and performance management.
- Submit payroll data to the ATO via Single Touch Payroll (STP) and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Resolved payroll queries accurately and within designated timeframes; processed out-of-cycle payments.
- Maintain and process Long Service Leave entitlements and payments through the relevant portals.
- Calculate, lodge, and reconcile monthly payroll tax, including annual reconciliations.
- Process statutory and voluntary deductions including union fees and child support.
- Manage monthly superannuation contributions and reporting.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment activities, facilitating interviews, reference checks, pre-employment medicals, and onboarding to enhance candidate experience.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, skills matrices, and personnel documentation.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and collaborate closely with senior management on financial and project-related matters.
- Raise and manage purchase orders; oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
- Managed workers’ compensation claims while liaising with insurers and case managers to support employee needs and ensure compliance.
- Facilitated travel and accommodation needs for employees to ensure smooth business operations.
- Oversee inventory control for uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Process employee reimbursements and contribute to annual company audits.
- Provide general HR and administrative support as required.
Senior Payroll Officer
Goodman Fielder Pty Ltd
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Executed end-to-end payroll processing with SAP and Kronos, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Calculated and processed termination and redundancy payments.
- Conducted payroll audits, performing master data checks, variance analysis, and compliance reviews to ensure payroll integrity.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of EBAs and Modern Awards in collaboration with HR.
- Responded to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and automate payroll processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
Payroll Officer
Eastside Formwork Group Pty Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Calculated and processed weekly wages and salaries for 340+ employees using MYOB and Xero.
- Maintained accurate employee master data, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth payroll processing.
- Prepared and processed monthly superannuation contributions.
- Reported payroll tax and superannuation data to the ATO via STP.
- Lodged monthly payroll tax and completed annual reconciliations.
- Processed termination and resignation payments and issued separation certificates.
- Assisted employees with payroll and HR enquiries in an accurate and professional manner.
- Coordinated onboarding and setup of new employees, streamlining integration into the organization.
- Produced payroll and management reports, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Liaised with insurers regarding workers’ compensation claims and payments.
- Prepared employment verification and earnings statements upon request.
- Generated monthly safety reports for OH&S audits.
- Recorded invoices for accounts payable and receivable.
- Performed additional administrative and payroll duties.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Ballarat
01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
01.2006
Skills
- Payroll Management & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Development
- EBAs, Industrial Awards & Policies
- HR Operations & HRIS
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Payroll Tax, Superannuation & STP
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement
- MS Office Suite
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Payroll / HR Manager
Roadworx Surfacing Pty Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Senior Payroll Officer
Goodman Fielder Pty Ltd
11.2020 - 10.2021
Payroll Officer
Eastside Formwork Group Pty Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2020
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Ballarat
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai