Senior Payroll Services Specialist (ANZ)

Are Media Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional paid leave

Paid parental leave

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Exclusive discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Are Media Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Payroll Services Officer to lead end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. You will work with the Payroll Services Manager, ensuring accurate processing, compliance with legislation, and timely payments.

The role requires strong payroll expertise in a high-volume environment and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will manage payroll records, reporting, and provide guidance on complex payroll matters, including Modern

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a medium-to-high volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Ability to interpret Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Excellent reconciliation, reporting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records (starters, terminations, changes, timesheets, leave, bonuses).
• Deliver payroll reporting and reconciliations (GL, month-end, year-end).
• Provide technical guidance and support process improvements; act as escalation point.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian & NZ payroll legis.

Reconciliation & reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Chris21/iChris

Job description

Are Media Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Payroll Services Officer to lead end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. You will work with the Payroll Services Manager, ensuring accurate processing, compliance with legislation, and timely payments.

The role requires strong payroll expertise in a high-volume environment and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will manage payroll records, reporting, and provide guidance on complex payroll matters, including Modern