Teresa Wyatt
Currumbin,QLD
Summary
Senior Payroll Specialist with expertise in payroll administration and compliance auditing. Processed payroll for over 4,000 employees while ensuring regulatory compliance. Led payroll systems implementation and improved data accuracy, enhancing operational efficiency. Conducted compliance audits to streamline processes and strengthen employee relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Ramsay Healthcare
Tugun, QLD
05.2011 - 10.2025
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 4,000 employees while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll laws by conducting regular audits.
- Reviewed payroll reports to ensure accuracy of calculations, including pay rates, overtime, vacation time.
- Conducted audits of timesheets, leave requests, and benefit enrollments to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Generated payroll reports to support management analysis and ensure audit readiness.
- Collaborated with HR to verify accuracy of employee data management practices.
- Trained new staff on payroll system to enhance accuracy and efficiency in processing.
- Assisted with the implementation of new payroll systems and processes.
- Managed special projects assigned by Payroll Manager as needed.
Senior Payroll Oficer
Mater Health
Brisbane, QLD
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Process payroll for all employees accurately and timely.
- Maintain employee records in payroll management system.
- Generated payroll reports and delivered them to management.
- Assist employees with payroll inquiries and issues promptly.
- Reconciled payroll accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of data entry into the system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive payroll documents and records.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy prior to processing payroll runs.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
Administrative Bookkeeper
Caioba/Civil Painting
Gold Coast, QLD
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate financial records.
- Processed payroll and ensured compliance with labor regulations.
- Coordinated vendor payments and nurtured supplier relationships to support seamless operations and ensure reliable service.
- Served as primary contact for customer inquiries on account status and payments, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
Cahamu Pty Ltd
Nerang, QLD
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely invoice processing and compliance with company policies.
- Managed the processing of payrolls for multiple entities including salaried, hourly, commission-based employees, as well as contractors.
- Oversaw payroll administration, guaranteeing accurate and timely employee compensation across multiple payroll cycles.
- Executed special projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Accounts Payable and Payroll processes.
- Documented policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
Education
Associate Diploma Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Finance
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12-1985
High School Diploma -
Knox Secondary College
Boronia12-1983
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Payroll implementation
- Payroll reporting accuracy
- Compliance auditing
- Timekeeping reconciliation
- Data entry accuracy
- Employee data management
- Employee relations
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist
Ramsay Healthcare
05.2011 - 10.2025
Senior Payroll Oficer
Mater Health
10.2007 - 02.2010
Administrative Bookkeeper
Caioba/Civil Painting
05.2005 - 08.2006
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
Cahamu Pty Ltd
02.2004 - 02.2005
Associate Diploma Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Finance
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Knox Secondary College