Payroll Analyst

Suncorp; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based incentives

Suncorp shares

Hybrid working 50% WFH

Paid parental leave (20 weeks)

Study support and training

Descripción de la vacante

Suncorp is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll changes, testing and process improvements across Australia and New Zealand. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance and practical value for employees, operating within a collaborative team and a 50% hybrid work model.

You will mentor colleagues, drive continuous improvement, and work with HR, Finance, technology partners and external providers to ensure data integrity and aligned systems.

Formación

• Eight or more years of payroll experience, including at least two years supporting projects and payroll testing.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, taxation, leave, awards, agreements 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 analysis, compliance reviews and data informed recommendations.
• Experience working with payroll managed service providers or offshore partners.
• Clear communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to explain complex payroll matters to varied audiences.

Responsabilidades

• 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 that 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.

Conocimientos

Payroll experience

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle PeopleSoft

ADP

Chris21

HRIS

Descripción del empleo

• Improve payroll processes across Australia and New Zealand
• Participate in functional testing and turn your ideas into practical change
• Fantastic team culture, highly collaborative, hybrid working (50% WFH)

Payroll Analyst

Brisbane, Sydney OR Melbourne

• Improve payroll processes across Australia and New Zealand
• Participate in functional testing and turn your ideas into practical change
• Fantastic team culture, highly collaborative, hybrid working (50% WFH)

About The Role

Join an experienced Payroll and Time team responsible for accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. As Payroll Analyst (known internally as a Payroll and TLM Advisor ), you will support payroll changes, projects and functional user acceptance testing while strengthening processes after recent implementations.

This role focuses on continuous improvement, payroll integrity and practical value for employees. You will help establish effective structures, resolve defects, recommend improvements and mentor team members across a broad range of payroll initiatives.

What You'll Do

• 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 that 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.

What You'll Bring

• Eight or more years of payroll experience, including at least two years supporting projects and payroll testing.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, taxation, leave, awards, agreements 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 analysis, compliance reviews and data informed recommendations.
• Experience working with payroll managed service providers or offshore partners.
• Clear communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to explain complex payroll matters to varied audiences.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

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