Payroll Analyst (12-Month Contract) – Precise & Compliance-Driven

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our Perth team on a 12-month contract. The role supports the Senior Payroll Analyst, delivering compliant, accurate payroll services across complex processes and audits.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, handle payroll-related queries, and participate in project work aligned with organisational priorities, on a Monday to Friday roster.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar high-volume payroll role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commitment to customer service, confidentiality and continuous improvement.
• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Mining industry / resourcing sector experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Payroll Analyst with managing all aspects of payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.
• Process salaries, allowances, contract changes, terminations, and incentive payments accurately and timely.
• Administer and reconcile employee leave entitlements and deductions, including payments to external organizations.
• Support complex payroll processes including payment runs, superannuation, payroll tax, end-of-month reporting, and year-end reconciliations.
• Conduct payroll audit and reporting activities, including ad-hoc calculations and reports for external stakeholders such as Fortescue People, Tax, and Insurance teams.
• Stay current with payroll best practices, legislation, and regulatory changes to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide support to team members on compliance-related queries and training (e.g., PAYG, third-party interactions, ad-hoc calculations).
• Contribute to project work aligned with organisational and team priorities.

Skills

High-volume data entry

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Customer service

Confidentiality

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our Perth team on a 12-month contract. The role supports the Senior Payroll Analyst, delivering compliant, accurate payroll services across complex processes and audits.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, handle payroll-related queries, and participate in project work aligned with organisational priorities, on a Monday to Friday roster.