Payroll Associate Analyst

PepsiCo; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Payroll Associate Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and EBAs.

You'll provide insightful payroll reporting, identify trends, and support management decisions while delivering exceptional employee service for payroll-related queries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a large, complex multinational environment.
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise and interpretation of EBAs.
• Proficiency in payroll and workforce management systems, preferably Affinity and Kronos.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis for management.
• Support system queries, testing, and process improvements for Kronos and Affinity.
• Maintain payroll records, leave entitlements, and compliance with EBAs and policies.
• Deliver excellent employee support by addressing payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll experience

End-to-end payroll

Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Affinity

Kronos

Job description

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together,we’llmake a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile atwhat’snext. For our careers, families,communitiesand the planet.

We're seeking a Payroll Associate Analyst to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, industrial agreements, company policies, and contractual obligations.

In this role, you will provide insightful payroll reporting and analysis to support the management team, identify trends, and highlight key issues. You will also deliver exceptional customer service by assisting employees with payroll-related queries and concerns

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together,we’llmake a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile atwhat’snext. For our careers, families,communitiesand the planet.

We're seeking a Payroll Associate Analyst to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, industrial agreements, company policies, and contractual obligations.

In this role, you will provide insightful payroll reporting and analysis to support the management team, identify trends, and highlight key issues. You will also deliver exceptional customer service by assisting employees with payroll-related queries and concerns

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with payroll schedules and regulations.
• Serve as the SME for Kronos and Affinity, supporting system queries, testing, and process improvements.
• Maintain employee payroll records, leave entitlements, and compliance with industrial agreements and policies.
• Provide timely reporting, audit support, and payroll assistance for HR, Finance, and management teams.
• Deliver excellent employee support by resolving payroll queries promptly and accurately

Qualifications

About you:

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a large, complex multinational environment, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise, including interpretation of multiple Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Proficiency in payroll and workforce management systems, preferably Affinity and Kronos.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills, with high attention to detail and strong compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication, customer service, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

For you:

• Competitive benefits package:
• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, additional leave purchase/cash out)
• Health & Wellness programs:
• Discounted private health insurance
• Financial coaching
• Counselling sessions
• Flu vaccinations
• Skin checks
• Professional development programs
• Global career opportunities

About us:

Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.

• Recognised as a Top Employer in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years
• Family Friendly Certification (AU)
• Australian Disability Network Member

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact throughPep+ (PepsiCo Positive).Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.

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