Sr. Specialist - HRO - Payroll & Benefits 4C
Core
Manage end-to-end payroll operations, compliance, and team leadership for employees across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Senior Specialist / Team Lead, Payroll & Benefits
Builds
Accurate, timely payroll payments, statutory reporting, and compliant wage calculations for Australian and New Zealand entities.
Domain
Human Resources Operations / Payroll / Australia & New Zealand Labor Law
Required skills
Australian payroll legislation (Fair Work, NES, STP, Superannuation), New Zealand payroll legislation, HRIS systems (SuccessFactors, UKG Pro, SAP), Excel macros, data auditing, risk management, team leadership, process improvement
Preferred skills
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Lean Six Sigma, Google Sheets
Technologies
SuccessFactors, UKG Pro, SAP, Excel, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll operations including wage calculations, payments, deductions, and termination processing; Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation and regulations; Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8–10+ payroll officers and analysts; Interpret Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements to classify employees and calculate entitlements; Manage payroll systems, data integrity, and automation initiatives; Coordinate with HR, Finance, and client auditors for reconciliation and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
