Payroll Associate Analyst

PepsiCo Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave options

Health & Wellness programs

Discounted private health insurance

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH in Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Payroll Associate Analyst to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across ANZ. You will deliver insightful payroll reporting, support management with analytics, and address employee payroll queries with a customer-focused approach.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll within a large multinational, strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, proficiency in Affinity and Kronos, advanced Excel, and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a large, complex multinational environment.
• End-to-end payroll expertise, including EBAs interpretation.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, preferably Affinity and Kronos.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time while complying with schedules and regulations.
• Act as SME for Kronos and Affinity, supporting queries, testing and improvements.
• Maintain payroll records, leave entitlements and policy compliance.
• Deliver timely reporting and payroll support for HR, Finance and management.
• Provide excellent employee support, resolving payroll queries promptly.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

EBAs interpretation

Affinity & Kronos

Excel analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Kronos

Affinity

Job description

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 through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.