BARINDER SINGH
MARAYONG,NSW
Summary
A motivated and skilled Payroll professional with a Master in Accounting studies and Master in Business Administration majored Finance with over 7 years' experience in Payroll. Excellent knowledge of WHS and payroll management with a proven ability to adapt to different working environments all whilst achieving positive results. Key strengths include; excellent attention to detail and outstanding organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. I am committed to advancing my abilities and thrive when taking on new challenges in the workplace.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Officer
EML, Employers Mutual
03.2023 - Current
- Aid, develop, implement, forecast, and drive the strategic direction, performance, and sustainability of the payroll function
- Preparation of fortnightly pay including data entry, checking, and processing of information from manual forms or electronic timesheets, (i.e., processing of leave forms, employee deductions, pay adjustments, etc.), leave reconciliations and month end accounting and payment processes.
- Identification of system and process improvements, including research and analysis of cost benefits, as well as training associated with any changes.
- Assist with system and process improvements to expedite the payroll process.
- Liaise with Human Resources to ensure payroll is in accordance with individual employment agreements, industry awards and EML requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures to meet internal and external audit requirements.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, ensuring their concerns were addressed promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
Senior Payroll Officer
HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
04.2021 - Current
- Provide support and leadership to the team; monitor the work flow and key performance indicators of the team to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operation; Ensure the payroll team provides customer centred and value adding service with focus on quality and timeliness
- Instil a culture of empowerment and ownership, whereby team members take responsibility to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data and other information entered into the HRIS, compliance with policy and awards, proactive data management through the review and/or management of all audit reports, and implementing corrective action where required
- Support the team during peak periods with entering and verifying transactional related information by both manual data entry and electronic transfer processes into the HRIS and associated electronic systems
- Develop team members' skills and capability including providing training, mentoring, advice and general consultancy service on Payroll Services transactional matters pertaining to processing, award interpretation and payroll procedural issues
- Take initiative in improving operational procedures, policies, contingency plans, and enhancements to provide quality services for best value that meet our customer needs through innovation and continuous improvement
- Contribute to and demonstrate a constructive and supportive culture in line with HealthShare's values and strategies that encourages our staff to achieve high performance through innovation and collaboration
- Ensure team members work in a safe and healthy environment and promote the wellbeing of employees
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Team Leader or Payroll Managers.
Payroll Officer
HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Updating the employee master file data, payroll elements, position and assignment changes, including action exception/HRIS output reports and any other changes as required from time to time
- Retrospective payment requests
- Incorporating feedback from other THSS teams on employee, and payroll inputs and calculations
- New Starters in the HRIS including the activation process
- Updating employee records in HRIS for increments and correction of variations to Awards, determinations and approved agreements
- Over-payments/Underpayment adjustments
- Processing of Termination payments
- Leave management calculations
- Payroll Files Importation and identification / escalation of errors Production of daily payments
- Assisting in production of fortnightly payroll and associated output reports interfaces into HRIS and Validation of MSS data for HRIS.
Payroll and Account Assistant
Job Capital, Sydney
03.2015 - 12.2015
- End to end processing of company payrolls (weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly)
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Managing and processing of payroll for 200 employees Collecting and reviewing online and manual time-sheets
- Computing pay in accordance with DBIT on Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly on employment basis of Contract, Permanent and Temporary
- Leave, Termination and redundancy calculations as required
- End of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries
- Pulled internal reports as requested (Sales, Cash flow, salaries, bonuses, hours worked)
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
- Setting up a new Client & Candidate for Payroll Process.
Tax Assistant
CNR Accounting and Taxation - Wentworthville
04.2013 - 09.2014
- CNR Taxation and Accounting - Wentworth Preparing, organizing, and managing documents, reports, and statements related according to tax rules and regulations Managing, maintaining, and updating tax database Filed tax returns in a timely manner and collected refund for excess tax paid Answer and respond to clients' inquiries on their tax problems
Account Assistant
Whole Sale International Bond Pty - Redfern
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Handled daily data entries
- Income/sales reports, sales receipts
- Bank account transactions Sales ledger - ensure invoices are raised / posted accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist the Senior Accountant with monthly general ledger reconciliations as required
- Prepare monthly bank and other accounts reconciliation.
Education
Masters in Accounting Studies -
Kaplan Business School, Sydney Australia
01.2015
Masters of Business Administration - Finance -
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, India
01.2012
Bachelors of Commerce -
Punjabi University India
01.2010
Skills
- Training & leading staff
- Communication & Interpersonal
- Time management
- Read and interpret Awards with confidence and accuracy
- Cash flow analysis
- MS Office suit
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Year-end Procedures
- Payroll Tax
- PAYG
- Month end reports
- Employee Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Employee Training
Career Overview
- Senior Payroll Officer, 03/2024, Current EML - Sydney
- Senior Payroll Officer, 04/2021, 04/2023 HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
- Payroll Officer, 03/2016, 04/2021, HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
- Payroll and Account Assistant, 03/2015, 12/2015, Job Capital, Sydney
- Account Assistant, 09/2013, 04/2014, Whole Sale International Bond Pty - Redfern
- Tax Assistant, 04/2013, 09/2014, CNR Accounting and Taxation - Wentworthville
Attributes
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills - with ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of personalities and manage conflicts professionally and appropriately.
- Strong time management skills - with the ability to plan, prioritise and problem solve in often high pressured situations and high-risk work environments.
- Capable of adjusting to changing and challenging work conditions.
- Able to follow work instructions accurately, learn quickly, and willingness to embrace new ideas.
- Committed to working within Work Health and Safety guidelines and organisational procedures.
References
Provided on request
Timeline
Senior Payroll Officer
EML, Employers Mutual
03.2023 - Current
Senior Payroll Officer
HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
04.2021 - Current
Payroll Officer
HealthShare NSW - Parramatta
03.2016 - 04.2021
Payroll and Account Assistant
Job Capital, Sydney
03.2015 - 12.2015
Account Assistant
Whole Sale International Bond Pty - Redfern
09.2013 - 04.2014
Tax Assistant
CNR Accounting and Taxation - Wentworthville
04.2013 - 09.2014
Masters in Accounting Studies -
Kaplan Business School, Sydney Australia
Masters of Business Administration - Finance -
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, India
Bachelors of Commerce -
Punjabi University India