Hybrid Payroll Analyst – Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Suncorp Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shine platform access

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid working

Job summary

Suncorp Group in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll changes and testing across Australia and New Zealand. You will help strengthen processes, ensure payroll integrity and mentor team members in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Join an experienced Payroll and Time team dedicated to accurate, timely and compliant payroll services, driving continuous improvement and practical value for employees.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience, including at least 2 years on projects and payroll testing.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, taxation, leave, awards and compliance obligations.
• Experience with enterprise payroll platforms such as SAP, Oracle PeopleSoft, ADP or Chris21, plus HRIS and time systems.
• Advanced analytical skills across complex reconciliations, trend analyses and data-informed recommendations.
• Experience working with payroll managed service providers or offshore partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll expertise for system changes, projects, requirements, functional user acceptance testing and change activities.
• Analyse payroll defects, compliance risks and improvement opportunities, then recommend practical solutions.
• Create and review process documentation and employee guides to support consistent payroll outcomes.
• Contribute to control testing, audits and compliance monitoring across Australia and New Zealand.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, technology teams and external payroll partners to maintain data accuracy and system alignment.
• Coach team members on payroll principles, legislative interpretation, testing and process improvement.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Australian & NZ payroll legislation

Tools

SAP

Oracle PeopleSoft

ADP

Chris21

Job description

Suncorp Group in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll changes and testing across Australia and New Zealand. You will help strengthen processes, ensure payroll integrity and mentor team members in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Join an experienced Payroll and Time team dedicated to accurate, timely and compliant payroll services, driving continuous improvement and practical value for employees.