Analyst, Payroll Specialist and Business Partnering

Job Description

Payroll & Business Partnering Analyst, UK & US | Finance | London

• We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members.
• Join our growing Finance Team in London, working across international offices
• Take on a new dynamic seat for payroll and finance.

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia - in the top 20 largest pension funds globally and in the top 50 asset owners globally.

With more than £160bn in assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members.

Your new role

Our new Payroll & Business Partnering Analyst will join our team of 4 in London, taking on a hybrid role across payroll, business partnering, and finance responsibilities for the Fund internationally.

It is essential to have experience within US payroll operations as this will be a key duty for the new seat to support our New York office, along with responsibilities across London operations. This will include:

Payroll processes

• Manage and maintain payroll processing, supporting an end-to-end function (including starters, movers, leavers, and third parties)
• Facilitate reporting on payroll updates weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually, according to obligations.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure necessary payroll data has been acquired.
• Suggest payroll improvements process where needed and advise this to senior stakeholders.
• Engage with third party providers to maintain the highest quality of service delivery.
• Provide support and advise on other payroll matters, tax, pensions, global mobility.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly financial reporting for management reporting, costs analytics, and variance analysis for the local offices.
• Collate and input data, including policy updates and planning activities.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Contributing to financial compliance and governance reporting activities relating to the local regions.
• Contribute to business planning processes and forecasting throughout the year

This role is based on site at London King's Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund's global portfolio, with a hybrid working schedule.

What you'll need

Culture is key at AustralianSuper, and we are looking for someone who is a team player that enjoys working in a high performing collaborative team.

• Significant experience working specifically with US payroll cycles, in additional to UK.
• Proven track record in all aspects of full cycle payroll processing
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant payroll, pension, benefits regulation and legislation internationally.
• Excellent track record with ERP systems (Oracle and ADP experience are a plus)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoys setting priorities and working to deadlines.
• Relevant degree/qualifications within finance/accounting.

Life at AustralianSuper

Our London and New York offices are made up nearly 200 talented colleagues and is expected to grow four-fold over the next three years meaning when you join you become a key part of building our culture.

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits including generous leave type, leading pension contributions, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What's next: Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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