Payroll Specialist

Suntory Beverage & Food; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food Australia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time payroll and excellent employee experience. In a fast-paced environment you will partner with People & Culture, Finance and external providers to manage high-volume payroll and drive continuous improvement.

You should bring end-to-end Australian payroll experience, a solid grasp of payroll legislation, Modern Award interpretation, Superannuation and Payroll Tax.

Qualifications

• End-to-end Australian payroll experience required.
• A solid grasp of payroll legislation, Modern Award interpretation, Superannuation and Payroll Tax.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos; exposure to NZ payroll highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and on-time payroll processing and employee experience.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance and external providers to manage a high-volume environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.
• Navigate changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Payroll certification

Tools

UKG/Kronos

Excel

Job description

This is more than a payroll processing role. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and can confidently navigate changing priorities without losing sight of the details.

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time while delivering an exceptional employee experience. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, partnering with People & Culture, Finance and external providers to manage a high-volume payroll environment, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help drive operational excellence.

We're looking for someone who embraces change rather than resists it. You'll be adaptable, proactive and comfortable working through ambiguity, with the ability to prioritise effectively and maintain accuracy under pressure. Success in this role will come from your willingness to take ownership, continuously improve processes, and build strong relationships across the business.

Alongside proven end-to-end Australian payroll experience, you'll bring a strong understanding of payroll legislation, Modern Award interpretation, Superannuation and Payroll Tax requirements. Experience with UKG/Kronos and exposure to New Zealand payroll will be highly regarded.