Australian Payroll Specialist: Fast-Paced & Process-Oriented

Suntory Holdings Limited; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Oceania team in Australia. You will ensure accurate, on-time payroll and deliver an exceptional employee experience while collaborating with People & Culture, Finance and external providers.

You should bring end-to-end Australian payroll experience, knowledge of payroll legislation, and familiarity with UKG/Kronos. NZ payroll exposure is highly regarded, and flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and modern award interpretation.
• Experience with Superannuation and Payroll Tax obligations.
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end Australian payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and master data.
• Interpret awards and ensure payroll compliance.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and payments.
• Support month-end reporting and payroll projects.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and deliver excellent customer service.
• Partner with Finance, People & Culture and external payroll providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and employee experience.

Skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Superannuation & Payroll Tax

Time & Attendance systems

Stakeholder management

Adaptability to change

Job description

Suntory Oceania is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Oceania team in Australia. You will ensure accurate, on-time payroll and deliver an exceptional employee experience while collaborating with People & Culture, Finance and external providers.

You should bring end-to-end Australian payroll experience, knowledge of payroll legislation, and familiarity with UKG/Kronos. NZ payroll exposure is highly regarded, and flexible working arrangements are available.