Anthony Gale
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A seasoned Payroll Specialist, I excel in payroll compliance and legislation, demonstrated through impactful leadership at Opera Australia where I resolved critical superannuation issues. My adept problem-solving skills and proficiency with payroll software have driven successful implementations across multiple organizations. Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and a results-driven approach, I consistently enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
KU Children's Services
06.2023 - 07.2024
- supported payroll team as SME with post Go-Live of iChris, training and mentoring
- performed post implementation review and documented findings and recommendations
- documented and streamlined payroll procedures and processes
- performed super audit and implemented systems changes to ensure compliance, reporting and lodging erroneous underpayments to the ATO
- performed audit to ensure leave balances were corrected from legacy payroll system into iChris
- performed the full data migration from iChris back to original payroll software Micropay
Career Break
Travel and Home Renovations
01.2023 - 05.2023
Payroll Manager
Special Broadcasting Service
06.2022 - 12.2022
Payroll Manager
Opera Australia
02.2018 - 07.2022
- headhunted to lead disfunctional team and resolve extensive Superannuation system issues
- immediately led an internal audit, discovering the extent of payment issues to Superannuation
- initiated external audit to substantiate my findings and document the issues
- managed a complex program to resolve system issues and retrospectively address erroneous payments
- worked to support and empower the team to ensure similar issues do not reoccur
Payroll Manager
Marcs | David Lawrence and House With No Steps
12.2016 - 02.2018
- 2 Cover contracts
Salesforce & Payroll Project Manager
CXC Global
11.2014 - 11.2016
- implemented new Finance system Dynamics Great Plains Salesforce for the Global Sales Team
- Project Manager and Technical Lead for the Salesforce and Jobscience implementation
- managed design and deployment of new Contractor Portal with vendor The Defectors
Payroll Manager
GenesisCare Ltd
11.2013 - 11.2014
- performed data cleansing and payroll standardisation activities in preparation for WFM implementation
- managed data migration from acquisition companies payroll systems onto Genesis payroll system (Chris21)
Chris21 Project Implementation Manager
Calvary Health Care
04.2012 - 10.2013
- led the Chris21 implementation for 6,000 employees across 3 business streams
- technical lead for the configuration of the public hospital implementation (Mater Newcastle)
- implemented an interface from Chris21 to Department of Health for monthly reporting
Payroll Project Manager
Hays Recruitment
12.2010 - 04.2012
- documented functional and technical requirements for Dbit kiosk implementation
- project managed version upgrades and implemented employee/manager self service kiosk
- managed the installation and upgrades of servers/hardware in both test and production environments
- managed temporary payroll (25,000 employees) archive project
Payroll Project Manager
NSW Electoral Commission
11.2009 - 12.2010
- brought in to lead RFP process with Department of Commerce in purchasing new payroll software for the NSWEC
- successfully led Aurion payroll implementation and rollout for payment of 25,000 casual employees in the State General election in March 2011
- documented standard operating procedures for and managed setup and resourcing of payroll and recruitment call centres
- SME for payroll and recruitment online training content
Payroll Project Manager
Regis Aged Care
01.2007 - 11.2009
- project managed Chris21 and Kronos Workforce Time Keeper Implementation and rollout for 3,900 staff in 42 aged care facilities across 5 states
- managed migration of employee master file data from 3 legacy payroll systems into Chris21 and Kronos
- configured Kronos rules and data portal, Kronos/chris21 interfaces, organisation structures and leave process
- documented internal payroll training manual & customised Chris21 training module
- documented and managed parallel testing and user acceptance testing
- provided extensive go live support and training to Chris21 administrator, Kronos administrator, payroll manager staff
- managed customisation of Chris21 training module and setup of new screens for traineeship data
Chris21 Project Implementation Manager
Koppers
04.2004 - 12.2006
- project managed Chris21 implementation and rollout for 8 regional sites
- documented Chris21 payroll procedures and processes for Sarbanes Oxley audit review, including identification of risks and controls for head office, 8 regional sites and international offices
- configured audit trail setups and user security profiles in Chris21
Payroll Business Analyst
St Vincent's & Mater Health
10.2003 - 12.2006
- conducted post implementation review of Chris21 system
- performed testing and released the Delacy (time and attendance roster system) interface to Chris21
- configured audit trail setups and reviewed user security profiles
- processed month end processing, general ledger reconciliation and monthly reporting for finance committee
Chris21 Systems Administrator
Special Broadcasting Service
04.1995 - 12.2003
- multiple promotions leading to 'Chris Administrator' position
- maintained and upgraded Chris5 system. testing and releasing version upgrades
- implemented Chris5 training and establishment modules and enhancements for GST/ABN
- configured and roll out of Chris5 Kiosk on SBS intranet to SBS staff and trained and supported users
Education
Business & Admin Studies Associate Diploma -
Sydney Institute of Technology
Sydney12.1991
Skills
Hard Skills
- Payroll Compliance and Legislation Knowledge
- Proficiency with Payroll Software
- Accounting Principles and Practices
- Data Entry nd Management
- Mathematical Aptitude and Numeracy
- Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
- Understanding of Workers Compensation and Wage Structures
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidentiality and Data Privacy
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
KU Children's Services
06.2023 - 07.2024
Career Break
Travel and Home Renovations
01.2023 - 05.2023
Payroll Manager
Special Broadcasting Service
06.2022 - 12.2022
Payroll Manager
Opera Australia
02.2018 - 07.2022
Payroll Manager
Marcs | David Lawrence and House With No Steps
12.2016 - 02.2018
Salesforce & Payroll Project Manager
CXC Global
11.2014 - 11.2016
Payroll Manager
GenesisCare Ltd
11.2013 - 11.2014
Chris21 Project Implementation Manager
Calvary Health Care
04.2012 - 10.2013
Payroll Project Manager
Hays Recruitment
12.2010 - 04.2012
Payroll Project Manager
NSW Electoral Commission
11.2009 - 12.2010
Payroll Project Manager
Regis Aged Care
01.2007 - 11.2009
Chris21 Project Implementation Manager
Koppers
04.2004 - 12.2006
Payroll Business Analyst
St Vincent's & Mater Health
10.2003 - 12.2006
Chris21 Systems Administrator
Special Broadcasting Service
04.1995 - 12.2003
Business & Admin Studies Associate Diploma -
Sydney Institute of Technology
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