Senior Payroll Specialist

CNH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Insurance discounts

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team in Australia for a 12-month parental leave contract. You will lead end-to-end payroll processing for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery while supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle.

You will manage systems administration, reporting, and process improvements, act as the payroll subject matter expert, respond to queries from employees and managers, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll across AU/NZ.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, payroll tax and compliance.
• Experience with ADP and HRIS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Exposure to HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and reporting skills; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australia and New Zealand.
• Process payroll transactions: salaries, allowances, leave, bonuses, superannuation, KiwiSaver, terminations.
• Ensure payroll compliance, tax, statutory reporting, reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Act as payroll primary contact for employees, managers, Finance and external providers.
• Maintain payroll, time & attendance, and HR systems data integrity.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, changes, and employee documentation.
• Prepare payroll and workforce reports, analytics and compliance reporting.
• Assist with workers' compensation administration and return-to-work coordination.
• Identify and implement process improvements across payroll and HR operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This is a standalone role with a strong focus on managing end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, statutory reporting, and payroll governance.

In addition to payroll responsibilities, you will support key HR operational activities across the employee lifecycle, HR systems administration, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Process payroll transactions including salaries, allowances, leave, bonuses, superannuation, KiwiSaver, and termination payments
• Manage payroll compliance, payroll tax, statutory reporting, reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities
• Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, Finance, and external providers
• Maintain payroll, time and attendance, and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and employee documentation
• Prepare payroll and workforce reports, analytics, and compliance reporting
• Assist with workers' compensation administration, wage declarations, and return-to-work coordination
• Identify and implement process improvements across payroll and HR operations
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and employee documentation
• Maintain employee records and organisational structures within HR systems
• Support HR systems administration, reporting, data integrity, and process improvement initiatives
• Provide day-to-day support to employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and employee data matters

Experience Required

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally across Australia and New Zealand
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, KiwiSaver, payroll tax, and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience working with payroll systems such as ADP and HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors
• Exposure to HR administration and employee lifecycle processes
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, and Excel skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment
• Competitive base salary and performance incentives
• Retail & health insurance discounts