Payroll Specialist

QBE Insurance Group; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Wellbeing coaching and counselling

18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave

Descripción de la vacante

QBE Insurance Group in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Payroll Specialist on a fixed term contract until June 2027. The hybrid role supports payroll for over 4,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand, delivering accurate and timely payments.

You will manage day-to-day payroll processing, respond to employee queries, collaborate with offshore teams, and identify improvements to our payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Experience in payroll within a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• NZ payroll experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver fortnightly payroll for 4,000+ employees using ADP GlobalView.
• Calculate and process termination and redundancy payments.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide timely service to employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with offshore Compensation and Benefits team to support payroll delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and ways of working.
• Ensure accurate payments in line with Awards, EBAs, contracts, policies and legislation.

Conocimientos

Payroll experience

Australian payroll

Communication

Attention to detail

NZ payroll experience

Herramientas

ADP GlobalView

SAP

Workday

Descripción del empleo

• Type: Fixed term contract until end of June 2027
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Looking for your next payroll opportunity and ready to hit the ground running?

Join our AUSPAC People team and gain valuable experience supporting payroll for more than 4,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing payroll knowledge within a large and complex organisation, broaden your experience and contribute to a busy, collaborative payroll team.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to a large-scale AU/NZ payroll operation while making an immediate contribution to our people and business.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team,you’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

Your new role

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll join our AUSPAC Payroll team and help deliver an accurate and timely payroll service across Australia and New Zealand.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll support day-to-day payroll processing, respond to employee queries and work closely with colleagues across the People function. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and identify ways we can continue improving our payroll processes and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of the fortnightly Australian and New Zealand payroll for more than 4,000 employees through ADP GlobalView
• Calculating and processing termination and redundancy payments
• Responding to payroll queries and providing a helpful, timely service to employees and stakeholders
• Working with our offshore Compensation and Benefits team to support payroll delivery
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and ways of working
• Supporting accurate and timely payments in line with relevant Awards, EBAs, employment contracts, policies and legislation

About you

We’re looking for someone who already has a good grounding in payroll and can quickly become a valued member of the team.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a payroll position in a large organisation
• Good knowledge of Australian payroll processes, requirements and legislation (eg PAYG, SGC and payroll tax)
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to respond to employee and stakeholder queries
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and a commitment to accuracy
• New Zealand payroll experience would be beneficial, but is not essential
• Experience with ADP GlobalView, SAP or Workday would be advantageous, but is not essentia

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• Hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office to support work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional support, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superannuation

Application Close Date: 12/11/2026 11:59 PM

Awards & Recognition

We value our employees' experience with us and are proud to have been recognised through a range of industry awards and achievements, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, development and creating a workplace where people can thrive.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are.

If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks, please contact us at ***********@qbe.com.

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Products, High Accuracy, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Risk Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.