ANZ Payroll Specialist – Compliance & Process Improvement

Programmed Maintenance Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Macquarie Park is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support Australian and New Zealand payrolls in a complex environment. You will ensure accurate, timely pay while interpreting multiple Awards/EA agreements and maintaining SAP records.

The role covers waged and salaried staff, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and stakeholder service. Kronos and SAP knowledge is preferred in a fast-paced setting across AU/NZ.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll services within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation.
• Experience processing payroll across Australia and New Zealand.
• Proven experience interpreting and applying multiple Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Experience managing payroll for both waged and salaried workforces.
• Operational knowledge of KRONOS and SAP HR & Payroll systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and fortnightly Australian and New Zealand payrolls within required timeframes and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review and analyse payroll verification reports, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies.
• Interpret and apply multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements (EA's), ensuring employees are paid correctly and payroll systems are configured accurately.
• Maintain employee records within SAP, ensuring all personnel changes are appropriately authorised.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Prepare and process STP files, Payday Filing submissions, and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Complete end-of-month payroll processes and reconciliations.
• Support accurate payroll processing for both waged and salaried employees.
• Provide professional, accurate, and timely payroll support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve issues efficiently.Partner with site-based payroll personnel, providing guidance on payroll transactions, award interpretation, pay rates and EA provisions.
• Deliver detailed payroll reporting and analytical insights to support business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance efficiencies and minimise errors through automation.
• Participate in payroll-related projects as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Conduct testing and validation for legislative updates, EA changes and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll operations

Australian payroll

NZ payroll

Data accuracy

Education

Not specified

Tools

Kronos

SAP HR & Payroll

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Macquarie Park is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support Australian and New Zealand payrolls in a complex environment. You will ensure accurate, timely pay while interpreting multiple Awards/EA agreements and maintaining SAP records.

The role covers waged and salaried staff, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and stakeholder service. Kronos and SAP knowledge is preferred in a fast-paced setting across AU/NZ.