Manasa Kakarlaparthi
Sydney
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Officer with 3 years of experience in managing end-to-end payroll processing for large organizations. Proficient in Chris21, ADP, and SAP payroll systems, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering timely payroll services. Highly skilled in interpreting and applying complex award and enterprise agreement provisions. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PAYROLL OFFICER
U-BANK (NAB)
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered payroll for over 500 employees using Chris21, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of salary disbursements
- Collaborated with the HR and Finance departments to reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries efficiently
- Ensured compliance with Australian Fair Work legislation, superannuation requirements, and employee award conditions
- Implemented and maintained payroll policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Generated payroll reports and provided detailed analysis to senior management for decision-making purposes
- Ensure master data completion such as new hires, terminations and deductions etc
- Ensure all payroll deadlines are adhered to and pays are disbursed in a timely and accurate manner
- Handled payroll fortnightly efficiently and accurately to complete pay run processing in time
- Dealing with payroll queries from staff
- Involved in end to end payroll process like pay advices, leave calculations and superannuation
- Maintaining and updating employee records on payroll system with all the relative changes
- Preparation of various payroll related reports for managers
- Termination and redundancy calculations as required
- Attention to detail: Prepare and review variance reports prior to sign off and provide sign off on behalf of manager
- Ensure superannuation contribution details are kept up to date and processed fortnightly through payroll
- Resolve any discrepancies as they arise
- Assisting with communication and processing of workers compensation claims
- Reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts
- Excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and verbally
- Ability to identify inefficient practices and develop best practice solutions
- Excellent organizational / time management skills with an assertive approach to payroll deadlines and the rectification of incorrect work practices
- Experienced in maintaining expenses and travel management system
PAYROLL OFFICER
WATTYL PAINTS
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Processed payroll for a diverse workforce of 300+ employees using ADP, maintaining precise records and documentation
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns
- Conducted regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with payroll policies
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions
- Collaborated with the HR team to update employee records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status
- Handling payroll in different frequency like weekly and monthly for Australia and New Zealand using ADP payroll systems
- Ensure master data completion such as new hires, terminations, deductions and leave
- Ensure all payroll deadlines are adhered to and pays are disbursed in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintaining and updating employee records on payroll system
- Assisting with communication and processing of workers compensation claims
- Complying with relevant legislation and regulations
- Understanding payroll procedures and related forms
- Dealing with payroll queries from staff
- Act as first point of contact for managers and employees with regards to general enquiries as well as discrepancies in pay
- Calculated wages, deductions, and superannuation accurately and in a timely manner
- Managed leave entitlements, including accruals, usage, and balances, while ensuring adherence to company policies and Fair Work regulations
- Handled payroll inquiries from employees regarding pay discrepancies, entitlements, and taxation matters, providing excellent customer service and timely resolution
- Prepared and reconciled payroll reports, including superannuation contributions, and payroll tax, for management and regulatory purposes
- Collaborated with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
- Responsible for month-end processes such as the preparation of Employee Listings, Income Protection reports, Coverforce etc
PAYROLL OFFICER
KING & WOOD MALLESONS
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the processing of payroll using SAP for a multi-national company, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees
- Maintained employee data and payroll records, including timekeeping and attendance
- Supported the payroll team in the administration of employee benefits and leave entitlements
- Contributed to the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations for internal and external audits
- Assisted in the implementation of new payroll software and system upgrades
- Sound knowledge and experience in the use of Chris21 payroll systems
- Experience in end to end payroll processing (including new hire setup, terminations, master data, deductions, payroll reconciliations, processing pays)
- Assisted in the implementation of new payroll system and software upgrades, providing valuable insights
- Handled payroll in different frequency like fortnightly and monthly pays
- Involved in payroll system migration from Chris21 to Aurion
- Responsible for time and attendance payroll system interpretation and payment as per relevant awards or employee contracts
- Maintaining and updating employee records on payroll system
- Preparation of various payroll related reports for pay processing
- Prepare and review variance reports prior to sign off by manager
- Processing the termination payments and manual payments as required
- Ensure superannuation contribution details are kept up to date and processed monthly through payroll
- Responsible for month-end processes such as the preparation of Payroll reconciliations and EOM Payroll deductions reports
- Responsible for preparation of Salary Journals and posting to Finance and Group Tax payments
- Assisting with month-end processes such as the preparation and reconciliation of liabilities similar to superannuation, payroll tax and PAYG obligations
- Act as first point of contact for managers and employees with regards to general enquiries as well as discrepancies in pay
- Resolving employee related payroll queries
- Ensure all payroll deadlines are adhered to and pays are disbursed in a timely and accurate manner
- Strong attention to detail, data analysis skills and ability to solve problems
- Prepared payroll reports and reconciliations for management review, identifying trends and recommending process improvements where necessary
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
HCL AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Setting up the new employee into payroll system
- Maintaining and updating employee records on payroll system with all the relative changes
- Involved in processing the fortnightly pays by following the pay run checklist
- Involved in generating reports & sharing to payroll manager
- Maintaining and updating the superannuation contribution details and processed monthly through payroll
- Maintain overtime reports and communicate to appropriate decision makers
- Maintaining the pay to pay comparison reports and generating the feedback sheets
- Resolving employee-related payroll queries
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
SV University
Skills
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Chris21, ADP, SAP
- End-to-End Payroll Cycle
- Taxation & Superannuation Compliance
- Payroll Reconciliations
- Award & Enterprise Agreement Interpretation
- Reporting & Documentation
- Data Entry & Systems Management
- Excel proficiency
- Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution
- Confidentiality & Data Security
Timeline
PAYROLL OFFICER
U-BANK (NAB)
05.2024 - 11.2024
PAYROLL OFFICER
WATTYL PAINTS
02.2024 - 05.2024
PAYROLL OFFICER
KING & WOOD MALLESONS
07.2023 - 01.2024
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
HCL AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD
02.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
SV University
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