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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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