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Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe 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.\nThis is a great opportunity for a technically strong payroll systems professional who enjoys working at the intersection of payroll, technology and process improvement. 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