Payroll Specialist
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Job Summary
Payroll Specialist
Job No: 678620
Auckland Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD
Permanent Full Time
Human Resources & Training
Pay Band 5
- Lead complex AU and NZ payroll operations at enterprise scale
- Hybrid working with strong flexibility and wellbeing support
- Contribute to a modern payroll transformation journey
About the Role
This role supports the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll and time outcomes across Australia and New Zealand. Working with an experienced Payroll and Time team and an external managed services provider you will apply deep technical expertise to complex payroll matters continuous improvement and governance. Your work will help ensure payroll integrity while supporting the evolution of modern people services.
What Youll Do
- Manage end-to-end payroll and time operations in partnership with a third-party managed services provider ensuring all milestones and compliance obligations are met
- Provide technical payroll and time expertise for complex matters audits initiatives and system changes across Australia and New Zealand
- Support governance and compliance by contributing to control testing audits and proactive risk identification across payroll processes
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen accuracy efficiency and knowledge sharing within the team
- Coach and support team members to build capability reduce single points of dependency and embed strong payroll and legislative understanding
- Partner with HR Finance Technology and external stakeholders to ensure payroll data accuracy and system alignment
What Youll Bring
- Extensive payroll experience including senior-level responsibility within medium to large organisations
- Strong working knowledge of Australian or New Zealand payroll legislation taxation superannuation and employment obligations with the ability to translate complexity into practical advice
- Experience working with enterprise payroll systems such as SAP ADP Chris21 Oracle or PeopleSoft along with time and attendance platforms
- Proven experience supporting payroll audits compliance activities and complex award EBA or contract interpretation
- Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills with the ability to analyse data identify trends and support informed decision-making
- Clear and confident communication skills enabling you to explain payroll concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
What Youll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform your central hub for exclusive perks wellbeing support career development and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
- Hybrid working flexible leave 20 weeks paid parental leave and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support career breaks on-the-job learning and a $1000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching a dedicated Employee Council and confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 400 retailers insurance savings gym memberships and reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave donation matching and unlimited emergency response leave
- Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
Explore our full benefits: Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse talented and passionate as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued supported and connected.
If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application via the link provided.
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Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping
