Senior Payroll Partner

About the role

The Senior Payroll Partner will lead the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for the ANZ region, primarily Australia, while supporting other ANZ locations as a backup. This role sits within Aurecon's global shared services team and contributes directly to the company's worldwide operations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure payroll deadlines are met for fortnightly, monthly and off‑cycle runs.
• Prepare and validate payroll and HR data, maintaining high data integrity.
• Deliver employee pay and benefits in line with internal and external requirements.
• Support year‑end payroll activities and annual processes such as remuneration reviews and bonus payments.
• Provide advisory support to the Concierge Team and resolve complex payroll inquiries.
• Assist the People Process Management Team with payroll queries and corrective actions.
• Design and implement enhancements to payroll templates and ensure compliance.

Required profile

• Strong sense of responsibility, flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
• Ability to shape and evolve the role within a new team.

Required skills

• Extensive experience with ANZ payroll processing, especially Australia.
• In‑depth knowledge of tax and social‑contribution compliance for ANZ.
• Proficiency in Excel for payroll data handling.
• Familiarity with Workday (desirable).
• Experience with Service Management systems or tools (desirable).