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With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.\nJob Description:\nPosition Title: Payroll Officer - ANZ\nRole Summary\nThe Payroll Officer supports the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Director HR - Australia and New Zealand, the role works closely with the HR Operations Lead & Payroll Manager ANZ, HR colleagues, Finance, managers, employees and the external payroll provider. The external payroll provider is responsible for payroll processing, while the Payroll Officer manages the internal activities required to support that service, including payroll data preparation and validation, employee record maintenance, coordination of payroll inputs, statutory administration, payroll enquiries, reconciliations, reporting, issue resolution and continuous improvement. The role contributes to strong payroll controls, reliable workforce data and a positive employee experience.\nKey Responsibilities\nPayroll Processing and Administration\nCoordinate and support weekly, monthly and other payroll cycles delivered by the external payroll provider in accordance with the approved payroll calendar and control framework.\nCollect, review and validate payroll inputs for submission to the external payroll provider, including new hires, terminations, remuneration changes, contract variations, allowances, deductions, leave, timesheets and roster information.\nPrepare and validate final payment, redundancy payment and other out-of-cycle payment instructions for review, approval and processing by the external payroll provider.\nReview payroll outputs and variance reports produced by the external payroll provider, investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections before payroll approval.\nMaintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation in the payroll system, HiNext and SAP.\nMaintain secure and confidential handling of employee and payroll information.\nEmployee and Stakeholder Support\nRespond to employee payroll enquiries accurately, professionally and within agreed service timeframes.\nWork with managers to resolve timesheet, roster, leave and payroll input issues, including support with roster administration in SAP.\nSupport HR team members with payroll-related information for onboarding, employee changes and offboarding.\nAct as the primary operational contact for the external payroll provider, coordinate payroll inputs and outputs, monitor service delivery, resolve processing issues and maintain service continuity.\nEscalate material discrepancies, compliance risks and recurring issues promptly to the Director HR and the HR Operations Lead & Payroll Manager ANZ.\nCompliance, Reconciliations and Controls\nAssist with the preparation, reconciliation and lodgement of PAYG withholding, payroll tax, superannuation and portable long service leave obligations.\nComplete payroll reconciliations and maintain evidence of checks and approvals in line with internal controls.\nApply relevant enterprise agreements, awards, employment contracts, policies and legislative requirements when preparing and validating payroll instructions and reviewing payroll outcomes.\nMaintain payroll records in accordance with legal, audit and records-management requirements.\nProvide payroll data and supporting documentation for internal, external and customer audits.\nIdentify control gaps or potential overpayments and underpayments, and assist with investigation and remediation.\nSystems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement\nMonitor and maintain payroll data integrity across the payroll system, HiNext and SAP.\nPrepare routine payroll reports and support monthly and annual HR, payroll and statutory reporting activities.\nAssist with payroll data audits, system testing, parallel runs and the validation of system interfaces and configuration changes.\nMaintain payroll procedures, work instructions, calendars and process documentation.\nContribute to external payroll provider service improvements, system enhancements and payroll process-improvement initiatives.\nDevelop sufficient knowledge of critical payroll activities to support business continuity and effective team coverage.\nKey Requirements\nQualifications\nA qualification in payroll, accounting, finance, business administration, human resources or a related discipline is desirable.\nPayroll industry certification or demonstrated equivalent practical experience is desirable.\nExperience\nDemonstrated experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing in a complex organisation.\nWorking knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and obligations, including PAYG withholding, payroll tax, superannuation and record-keeping requirements.\nExperience preparing, coordinating and validating payroll inputs for employee commencements, changes, terminations, final pays and payroll adjustments.\nExperience performing payroll validations, reconciliations and variance checks.\nExperience working with an outsourced payroll provider and New Zealand payroll requirements is desirable.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong payroll systems capability and confidence working across integrated HR, payroll and time-management systems.\nIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data validation, reconciliations and analysis.\nExperience with SAP, HiNext or Workday, and outsourced payroll platforms is desirable.\nSound understanding of payroll controls, data privacy, audit evidence and confidential records management.\nAbility to interpret employment conditions contained in enterprise agreements, awards, contracts and company policies.\nBehavioural Capabilities\nHigh attention to detail, numerical accuracy and a strong commitment to quality.\nDiscretion and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information.\nClear, respectful and 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If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. 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