Yashanthika Sadeeshani
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for 200+ employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Officer
Sanrel Property Services - Part Time
Adelaide, SA
06.2022 - Current
- End-to-end payroll processing of any of the weekly or fortnightly pay runs.
- Improved payroll accuracy by thoroughly reviewing timesheets and addressing discrepancies.
- Completing day-to-day transactional payroll data entry, data verification and successful delivery of all aspects of payroll as directed.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by maintaining updated knowledge of laws and guidelines.
- Reduced the time spent on manual data entry tasks by automating key aspects of the payroll process.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding to employee inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.
- Responding to employee queries and ensuring compliance.
- Developing sound knowledge of client policies and procedures, Awards and agreements and relevant legislation.
- Interpreting awards and agreements to facilitate accurate payroll delivery.
Recruitment Consultant
ULaunch Pvt Ltd
Adelaide, SA
05.2022 - Current
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goals.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Document every interaction with Job seeker company CRM using correct file note and work with related government systems such as ESS web.
Recruitment Consultant
Find Staff (Into Work Australia)
Adelaide, SA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Build up strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems such as Fasttrack360
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
- Assessed and recommended top candidates to hiring managers to provide qualified employees to fill open positions.
Payroll Officer
Ethical Trade Alliance
Melbourne, VIC
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Improved payroll accuracy by thoroughly reviewing timesheets and addressing discrepancies.
- Streamlined the payroll process for increased efficiency through implementing new software tools.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by maintaining updated knowledge of laws and guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of company-wide payroll policies and procedures to standardize processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse workforce within strict deadlines.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and maintain best practices.
Payroll Administrator
Menzies Facility Services
Melbourne, VIC
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Ensured timely salary disbursements for employees, maintaining strict adherence to company policies and deadlines.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Collaborated closely with HR and accounting teams to coordinate benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other adjustments.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
Payroll Specialist
Sampath Bank Plc
Sri Lanka
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing comprehensive payroll policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems
Central Queensland University
Melbourne, VIC08.2021
Master of Science - Human Resource Management And Development
Salford University
United Kingdom 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Sri Jayawardenepura
Sri Lanka12.2016
Skills
- Experienced in MTOB and Fasttrack360
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Reporting Abilities
- Compliance Understanding
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Documentation Requirements
- Bi-Weekly Payroll Processing
- Problem Resolution
Certification
Certification of AWS Cloud Practitioner Essential
Certification of Business Communication
Certification of Working Effectively on a Team
Certification of Customer Success Management
Timeline
Payroll Officer
Sanrel Property Services - Part Time
06.2022 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
ULaunch Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Find Staff (Into Work Australia)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Payroll Officer
Ethical Trade Alliance
07.2021 - 12.2021
Payroll Administrator
Menzies Facility Services
07.2019 - 12.2021
Payroll Specialist
Sampath Bank Plc
05.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Information Systems
Central Queensland University
Master of Science - Human Resource Management And Development
Salford University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Sri Jayawardenepura