Australian Payroll Analyst: Expatriate & Compliance (12m)

Brunel; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a major global resources organisation on an initial 12-month contract in Australia. You will support accurate, compliant payroll delivery for local and expatriate employees and handle complex payroll matters with a focus on Australian legislation, taxation and superannuation.

Key responsibilities include reviewing payroll calculations, resolving discrepancies, implementing legislative changes, and providing payroll analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong previous experience in a payroll, payroll analyst or closely related position.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of Australian taxation and superannuation requirements as they relate to payroll.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively with confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyse and resolve payroll, taxation and superannuation matters for local and expatriate employees.
• Review and validate payroll calculations to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and company requirements.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and provide accurate, timely resolutions.
• Monitor changes to taxation, payroll legislation and regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate updates to payroll processes.
• Support the implementation of payroll, taxation and legislative changes.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of payroll systems and employee payroll data.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies, legislative requirements and mandatory professional reporting obligations.
• Provide payroll analysis and reporting as required.
• Support payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact in the coordination and support of payroll audits.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries and ensure effective payroll outcomes.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brunel is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a major global resources organisation on an initial 12-month contract in Australia. You will support accurate, compliant payroll delivery for local and expatriate employees and handle complex payroll matters with a focus on Australian legislation, taxation and superannuation.

Key responsibilities include reviewing payroll calculations, resolving discrepancies, implementing legislative changes, and providing payroll analytics and reporting.