SENIOR PAYROLL OFFICER – 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.

 

About the role

Contributing to all processes associated with the company’s fortnightly, monthly, and annual payroll cycles, providing high-quality service to customers and stakeholders while assisting the Head of Payroll and Payroll Team Leader as required. Taking responsibility for all fortnightly payroll updates, ensuring that all changes have received proper sign-off, back pay has been calculated, and master files have been updated. Managing the New Hire and Termination portfolio, including receiving and interpreting information, performing calculations, managing records, and conducting integrity checks. Responding to payroll queries in a timely manner and ensure all electronic and hard-copy forms are directed to the appropriate person. Ensuring that all milestones and deadlines are met with precision, completing work with accuracy. Stay informed about legislative requirements and changes related to Tax, Superannuation, and award interpretation.

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

About you

Significant experience in a payroll function within a large and complex organizational structure not less than 3000+ employees. Pays close attention to detail, completing tasks with thoroughness and accuracy, while effectively planning, prioritizing, organizing tasks, and managing competing resources and demands. Able to identify, analyse, and assess risks inherent to the business, and implement appropriate controls/actions to manage risks for future sustainability. Demonstrated technical proficiency with systems, software, databases, presentation tools, reporting tools, and communication tools. Experience and proficiency in Excel is a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.

 

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