Payroll Analyst – Compliance, Audits & Complex Payroll

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team in Perth on a Monday to Friday roster. You will support the Senior Payroll Analyst, delivering compliant, accurate payroll services and handling high-volume processing, audits, and reporting within regulatory standards.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, respond to payroll queries, and participate in project work aligned with organisational priorities, while staying current with legislative

Qualifications

• Previous demonstrated experience in payroll analysis with high volume data entry.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Mining or resourcing industry experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Payroll Analyst with payroll compliance and auditing.
• Process salaries, allowances, contract changes, terminations and incentive payments.
• Administer and reconcile leave entitlements and deductions.
• Support complex payroll processes including payment runs, superannuation, payroll tax, and end-of-month reporting.
• Conduct payroll audits and prepare ad-hoc reports for stakeholders such as Fortescue People, Tax and Insurance teams.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation changes and provide training on payroll queries.
• Contribute to project work aligned with organisational priorities.

Skills

Payroll

Data entry

Audits

Attention to detail

SAP familiarity

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team in Perth on a Monday to Friday roster. You will support the Senior Payroll Analyst, delivering compliant, accurate payroll services and handling high-volume processing, audits, and reporting within regulatory standards.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, respond to payroll queries, and participate in project work aligned with organisational priorities, while staying current with legislative