SENIOR MANAGER PAYROLL – PEOPLE AND CULTURE - SYDNEY, NSW

 

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2024 and a Great Place to Work. We’re one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future for our people and customers.

 

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

 

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Manager with extensive experience in managing payroll for a large organization. This role requires expertise in various payroll processes, system implementation, and people management in a fast-paced environment.

 

About the role

Leading, overseeing and managing the delivery of a complete end-to-end fortnightly payroll process including month end and annual payroll related activities through the support from a Payroll team. Ensuring accuracy, eligibility, and timeliness of all payroll payments in terms of awards, EA, across multiple agreements. Managing New Hire and Termination portfolio, including information receipt, interpretation, calculation, records management, and integrity checking. Effectively and proactively, participate and contribute to projects within HR and across divisionally. Managing the General Ledger Payroll interface process each fortnight, ensuring all journals are accurately and timely prepared, managing HR-related balance sheet accounts, collaborating with Finance to ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly, and managing the accuracy of the annual leave and long service leave provisions.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.

About you

Proven experience leading payroll operations in a large, complex organizational structure with 5000+ employees, including strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax, superannuation, and Long Service Leave (LSL) requirements across awards and states. In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with New Zealand payroll processes. Experience in implementing new payroll systems and handling business transfers efficiently and accurately. High-level proficiency in Excel, including reporting, reconciliation, and analysis for complex payroll functions. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with proven experience in managing teams, coordinating across multiple internal stakeholders, and effectively managing client expectations. Ability to manage competing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated technical proficiency with payroll software and tools.

 

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.

• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.

• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!

• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

 

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

 

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

 

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers