Payroll & Systems Manager

Description

• Prepare reports and trend analysis using SAP and Excel.
• Oversee General Ledger reconciliations and payroll-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, industrial instruments, and agreements.
• Maintain payroll inbox and resolve queries.
• Manage relationships with external vendors (ATO, Centrelink, super providers).
• Lead payroll operations ensuring accurate, timely payments (salary, superannuation, taxes, Centrelink, bonuses).
• Advise on complex payroll and employment matters, interpreting legislation, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Develop governance structures and processes for payroll, time & attendance, and incident management.
• Partner with external payroll provider on technical issues (terminations, STP reporting).
• Safeguard payroll and time/attendance systems in line with legislative and policy changes.
• Research and implement improved employee benefits; participate in committees as required.

Requirements

Experience using Kronos would be advantageous, and ideally you have had experience with the complexities of a global payroll including shadow payroll and ex-pat salary packages.

Due to internal secondment, an opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team on a 6-month Fixed Term contract commencing immediately. This position will provide payroll and benefit related services, systems and processes across our businesses in Australia.

Ideally you are based in either Sydney or Adelaide with consideration also being given to candidates in Brisbane or Melbourne.

You are an experienced payroll professional with at least 10+ years relevant experience gained at a Senior Payroll Specialist or Management level and can demonstrate success working in complex matrix style organisations. As an advanced user of SAP and Success Factors (Employee Central) you have had exposure in using automated time sheet systems. Intermediate Excel skills are essential (V-Look ups, pivot tables, SUMIF’s) and you can interpret Enterprise Agreements for salaried and wage-based workforces.

Benefits

We believe in providing equal opportunities for career development and advancement. Our supportive and engaging environment encourages innovation and is future-focused for the next generations. SUEZ supports flexible working arrangements to help employees find the right balance between work and home life. Your wellbeing is a priority — supported through our wellbeing program with monthly initiatives and 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance