Payroll Consultant

Payroll Consultant

Job No: 674115

Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Various

Max Term Full Time, Permanent Full Time

Finance & Treasury, Human Resources & Training

Pay Band 4

Support payroll operations for approximately 11,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

• Leverage your end-to-end payroll experience to ensure accurate and timely fortnightly pay
• Collaborate with leaders, employees, and external partners to problem solve and coach
• Permanent opportunity based in Brisbane

We are looking for a talented Payroll Consultant to work with both our on and offshore teams and partners, to deliver an accurate and efficient fortnightly payroll.

As part of a specialist team, you will create value for our clients by ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of payroll services, addressing escalated cases involving confidential or sensitive issues, payroll audits, process improvements and support for initiatives and projects as required, building strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.

The successful candidate will feel comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a larger team, with the ability to troubleshoot and apply critical thinking to ensure a timely resolution on all payroll deliverables, including handling escalated queries professionally and with empathy.

What you'll do

• Deliver accurate and compliant fortnightly payroll, ensuring all key milestones are met
• Identify and manage payroll risks and issues, escalating as needed while ensuring compliance
• Support audits, process improvements, and payroll-related initiatives and projects
• Provide technical advice on payroll, superannuation, tax queries, and escalations
• Drive operational improvements, including streamlining processes and identifying automation opportunities

What you'll bring

• 3-5 years of experience in complex payroll environments within mid to large organisations
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Expertise in payroll operations, including Single Touch Payroll, taxation, and compliance
• Excellent communication skills to explain payroll concepts to non-specialists
• A proactive, self-driven attitude with strong organisational and time management skills

What we can offer

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
• Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products
• Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave
• Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and
• Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact luke.morandini@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Advertised: 07 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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