Jessica Oke
Blacktown
Summary
Expertise in multiple payroll systems, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Proven track record in supporting payroll teams during acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions. Focused on improving payroll processes to minimize errors and increase productivity. Advocated for mental health awareness within payroll teams, fostering a supportive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Bosch Rexroth
- Monthly and Fortnightly payroll processing for 900 employees, Including reconciliation of payroll and EOY payroll processes. This includes superannuation, payroll tax, and preparation of BAS statement, reconciliation of deductions and preparation of payment for these monthly processes.
- Leave reconciliation.
- Payment of yearly bonuses.
- Termination calculation and payment
- Maintaining employee database regarding salary and personal details
- Collecting timesheet data and payroll information
- Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions etc
- Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
- Responding to payroll-related inquires and resolving concerns.
- Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management
- Exporting time and attendance records to our payroll software SAP for processing
- PAYROLL SOFTWARE USED- SAP AND TMS TIME AND ATTENDANCE
Payroll Specialist
Challenger Group Services
- Monthly payroll processing for 800 employees, Including reconciliation of payroll and EOY payroll processes. This includes superannuation, payroll tax, preparation of BAS statement.
- Leave reconciliation, Payment of quarterly and yearly bonuses.
- Payroll & HR software includes Chris 21 and Workday.
Payroll Officer
Metcash
01.2024 - Current
- Weekly payroll processing for 900 employees using Chris 21 and Kronos time and attendance
- Termination calculation and payment
- Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions
- Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
- Management of Payroll inbox, responding to payroll-related inquires within 24hrs
- Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management
- Exporting time and attendance records using Kronos and Success Factors (monthly staff)
- PAYROLL SOFTWARE USED- CHRIS 21, KRONOS AND SUCCESS FACTORS (HR & PAYROLL)
Payroll Officer
Motor Serve
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Fortnightly payroll processing for 400 employees, Including reconciliation of payroll and EOY payroll processes. This includes superannuation, payroll tax, and Leave reconciliations.
- Payment of yearly bonuses.
- Termination calculation and payment
- Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions
- Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
- Management of Payroll inbox, responding to payroll-related inquires within 24hrs
- Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management
- Exporting time and attendance records using both Employment Hero HR and Employment Hero Payroll.
- PAYROLL SOFTWARE USED- EMPLOYMENT HERO (HR & PAYROLL)
Senior Payroll Officer
Stowe Australia Pty Ltd
11.2004 - 07.2019
- Start to end payroll processing for 1500 employees under multiple EBA's & agreements. This includes 5 interstate departments.
- Processing of monthly payroll tax & other monthly tasks including payment of superannuation, reconciliation of staff accounts, petty cash, and other payroll related reporting.
- Liaising with staff regarding payroll queries, Calculation and payment of termination pay, Timesheet entry and review of error report - EOY functions and reporting including processing PAYG summaries.
- Payroll software used- Pronto
Education
Standard Mental Health First Aider - undefined
Mental Health First Aid Australia
01.2024
First Aid - undefined
Business Wise First Aid Training
01.2023
Diploma of Payroll Management - undefined
Australian Payroll Association
01.2018
Payroll Year End - undefined
Pronto Software
01.2010
Certificate II - Hospitality operations
Mt Druitt TAFE
01.2002
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Rootyhill High School
01.2001
Skills
- Payroll processing
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- Payroll administration
- Meeting deadlines
- Financial reports
- Payroll administration experience
- Spreadsheet creation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Proficient in software
- Employee file maintenance
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
- Tax compliance
- Office systems management
- Data reconciliation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Exceptionally organized
- Record keeping
- Processing wage withholding orders
- Employee relations
- Data auditing assistance
- Audit support
- Excellent writing skills
- Multi-state payroll
- Microsoft applications
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Wage garnishments
- Payroll documentation
- Payroll reviews
- Payroll software proficiency
- Federal and state tax regulations
- Daily payroll activities
- Deductions documentation
- New employee processing
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft office
- Customer service
- Payroll reconciliation
- Data entry
- Excel proficiency
- Paperwork processing
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Employment verification
- Pay adjustments
- Wages and deduction calculation
- E-mail and telephone communication
- Investigating discrepancies
- Maintaining files
- Dependable and adaptable
- Timecard management
- Period-end reporting
- Employee training
- Expense reimbursements
- Timekeeping
- Database maintenance
- Clerical support
- Discrepancy reconciliation
Timeline
Payroll Officer
Metcash
01.2024 - Current
Payroll Officer
Motor Serve
11.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Payroll Officer
Stowe Australia Pty Ltd
11.2004 - 07.2019
Payroll Specialist
Bosch Rexroth
Payroll Specialist
Challenger Group Services
Standard Mental Health First Aider - undefined
Mental Health First Aid Australia
First Aid - undefined
Business Wise First Aid Training
Diploma of Payroll Management - undefined
Australian Payroll Association
Payroll Year End - undefined
Pronto Software
Certificate II - Hospitality operations
Mt Druitt TAFE
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Rootyhill High School