Adviser Global Payroll Systems ESPS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026. Rio Tinto scores A on the Alion truth index.
Be part of a safety-focused, results-driven team.
Join a global payroll systems team where you'll act as a technical SME across SAP Payroll, Spinifex reporting, payroll testing and systems improvement.
Brisbane or Perth based 12-month fixed-term opportunity.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for an Advisor - Global Payroll Systems ESPS to join Rio Tinto’s Employee Support & Payroll Services (ESPS) Global Payroll Systems team. Supporting payroll systems, reporting and continuous improvement activities across regions, this role partners closely with regional ESPS teams, Group Services BI, HR and IS&T functions.
This is a great opportunity for a technically strong payroll systems professional who enjoys working at the intersection of payroll, technology and process improvement. We are seeking a payroll systems specialist who can apply deep payroll systems knowledge, analyse payroll data, support testing activities, troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement across payroll technology and reporting platforms.
Reporting to the Manager, Global Payroll Systems and working in a collaborative global environment, you will be:
Supporting payroll systems activities that improve payroll process efficiency, accuracy and global alignment across the payroll function.
Providing practical technical and process support to payroll teams and stakeholders, including issue investigation, troubleshooting and query resolution.
Building, testing and maintaining Spinifex reports and report enhancements, ensuring outputs are accurate, fit for purpose and aligned with approved business requirements.
Supporting payroll system testing activities, including UAT planning, UAT Design, execution, reconciliation and validation of system changes.
Executing payroll system testing, validation and reporting activities, including preparation of payroll-related reports, reconciliations and data extracts.
Supporting SAP, Spinifex and other payroll system changes, including deployments, divestments, support packs and approved business change requests.
Performing detailed payroll data analysis to identify anomalies, investigate root causes, validate outcomes and recommend solutions.
Assisting with system troubleshooting, interface support and continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with Group Services BI, HR and IS&T teams, while maintaining payroll systems documentation, job aids and knowledge articles.
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
Demonstrated experience working with payroll systems and payroll operations, with strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, controls and compliance requirements.
Experience building, maintaining and supporting Spinifex (SpinFX) reports and responding to reporting requirements from business stakeholders.
Strong SAP Payroll experience, including reporting, testing and understanding the downstream impacts of system changes.
Advanced Excel and payroll data analysis capability, with the ability to identify anomalies, investigate root causes, validate outcomes and recommend solutions.
Experience supporting payroll testing activities including UAT planning, design, execution, reconciliation and validation, together with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience supporting payroll environments across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, and working across Payroll, HR and IS&T functions will be highly regarded.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
A 12-month fixed-term opportunity working directly for Rio Tinto.
A competitive salary package with annual cash incentives (STIP).
Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
Access to top-tier, family-friendly health and wellbeing programs.
Excellent retirement plan.
Comprehensive leave entitlements covering all life’s moments.
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family.
Where you'll be working
You will be part of Rio Tinto’s Employee Support & Payroll Services (ESPS) function, supporting payroll systems, reporting and process improvement activities across multiple regions. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Group Services BI and IS&T teams, you will contribute to the delivery of reliable, efficient and scalable payroll services that support employees across the globe.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.