Payroll Officer | Truganina VIC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

This role is critical to ensuring the accurate and timely processing of CEVA’s weekly and monthly payroll, covering employees in Australia and New Zealand who are employed under enterprise, collective and individual agreements; and modern awards. Serving as the first point of contact for payroll enquiries, the position also provides expert guidance on award interpretation, taxation, and finance. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll across Australia and New Zealand (using ADP in Australia and ADP + Datacom in New Zealand), including out-of-cycle payments and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with enterprise, collective agreements, and modern awards; oversee salary reviews, bonuses, award increases, and employee detail changes
• Maintain and optimise payroll systems and Emplive (for hourly-paid employees), ensuring accurate data entry, record-keeping, and timely issue resolution
• Verify and process new starter documentation, including electronic uploads, while maintaining complete and organised employee records
• Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for the business; respond promptly to payroll enquiries and provide clear, accurate information
• Conduct monthly reconciliations, Payroll Tax lodgements, superannuation and deduction processing, plus end-of-financial-year returns (in both Australia and New Zealand), including any required auditing
• Collaborate closely with Finance, site administrators, and managers, providing essential GL coding and documentation to facilitate timely payments and maintain strong working relationships.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

Our ideal candidate has solid experience in a payroll position within a large, complex corporate setting as well as:

• Experience and fluency in ADP, and any time and attendance system
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound ability in MS Excel (including VLOOKUPS, Pivot tables, etc.)
• Bonus: experience in SAP SuccessFactors.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? 

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic. #LI-DNI